www.truthworks.com                 11 October 07                 devotion archive

A Way Out

I tell you the Truth,

1 Corinthians 10:
12So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall! 13No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.

Boy, can anyone relate to this Word from God?!  How many times have I found myself standing on what I thought was the firm ground and became distracted just long enough that I found myself falling!  It seems to happen over and over, time after time.  And every time it happens, I end up wondering, "Why did I think I was so secure in my stance?"

The fair warning from God is such a great word to hold onto.  He goes onto remind me that nothing I’ve ever fallen temptation to is any different than any other man who has walked this great place we call earth.  Even Jesus Himself was tempted in every way.  He reminds me that I can find comfort in turning to my fellow Christian because we are all tempted.

But even greater than this, God is faithful 100% of the time, day and night, 24-7-365.  The Lord will not allow you be tempted beyond what you can bear.  And if you think you are, He provides a way out.  In other words, God will not allow you to be tempted by more than He can rescue you from.  You see, Satan is the tempter of evil and he is under the direct authority of God.  If God says, "Devil, take your hands off that young lady," Satan must let go.  No if’s, and’s or but’s!

God will provide many ways out of temptation.  The most important way He provides is the found in.

Ephesians 6:
10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. 12For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.

Your way out is in the Word and Prayer, which translates to constant communication with God. Verse 18 sums it up simply - pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.  And be alert, because the devil’s schemes are many and diverse.  Remember, it is the name of Jesus that Satan cannot and will not stand up to.  You and I are no match for the fallen angle.  It is only through His strength that we are able to stand.

God bless and keep in mind that there is always a way out.

Your Servant,

Randy Hunt
randy@truthworks.com
2TIM 1:7


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