#Devotion Emergency Exit! In the Australian bush country grows a little plant called the sundew. It has a slender stem and tiny, round leaves fringed with hairs that glisten with bright drops of liquid as delicate as fine dew. Woe to the insect, however, that dares to dance on it. Although its attractive clusters of red, white, and pink blossoms are harmless, the leaves are deadly. The shiny moisture on each leaf is sticky and will imprison any bug that touches it. As an insect struggles to free itself, the vibration causes the leaves to close tightly around it. This innocent-looking plant then feeds on its victim. So it is with us and temptation. It is always something that looks so appealing, so nice, and so attractive and as soon as we land on it, there is the real danger of it consuming us alive. 1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. With all the temptations all around me in this present age, I find a lot of hope and encouragement in this scripture. The first thing I realize is that I am not alone because it says no temptation has overtaken me that is not common to man. Many times the devil will whisper to you that you are the only one going through a particular situation and you become afraid to even talk about it. Hey you are not the only one going through it, you are not alone. The next three words are full of hope and reassurance. God is faithful! If you were to look at the rear view window of your life I am so sure you will see the faithfulness of God in situations that you have had to walk through. That should be an encouragement to you, that He remains faithful. He is so faithful that He will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you can bear. Every time I read that part of this scripture I am reminded of Job and what he had to go through yet he held on and did not denounce God. That is what it was all about; to see whether he would curse God. It says in 2 Corinthians 12:9 That His grace is sufficient and His strength is made perfect in our weakness. With every temptation that you face, God faithfully always provides a way out. That’s a guarantee. You and I should learn to always ask God to shine His light on the path of escape and that we will have the strength to take it. Many are the times we see the path but because we give in to our own selfish lusts (James 1: 13-15) we lose focus of that route of escape. The good news is this, if you do chose to take that way of escape that God has given you, hard as it may be, you will be able to endure and overcome. Whatever temptation the devil is dangling before you today, remember you are not the only one, God is faithful, the temptation is not beyond what you can bear, He has provided a way of escape and you can endure it! Practical Application Are you faced with a temptation? Ask God to shine his light on the way of escape then take it with the full assurance that you can endure it!.
Posted on: Fri, 20 Jun 2014 03:09:19 +0000
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