Today: Alongside The Path

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.
1 Corinthians 10:13

“The path of life” seems to be one of the most

popular metaphors for visualizing our journey
through life with God. The problem is that we tend
to speak about it only by looking up the path (our future)
or behind us (our past).

Every once in a while we look down at our feet, and evaluate

where we currently are. But we rarely talk about what’s alongside
the path. Our temptations.

God gives us temptation, to help us strengthen our faith

and love for Him. He places temptation in our lives for
the purpose of growing, not sinning. When temptation is
placed in front of us, the power to walk away from it was
already given to us by God. It’s the conscious choice we must
make that defines how the situation will play out.

Jesus was tempted in all things.

In ALL things.

He gave His life for you, and you have promised yours to Him.

Tempted? Take 10 seconds to stop and talk to Him about it before
You move forward with the wrong decision. He’ll help you out every time.