God's Provision In Times of Temptation

“No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man, and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it.” (I Cor. 10:13).

Hey Gang, Is it not fan-tab-u-lous to know that God has made promises and provisions that apply to every facet of our lives – even the very tough ones?  I have many wonderful memories of when God’s provision kicked in -when we least expected it.

One Monday morning, I received a note from an Assessment Center Staff telling me they had run out of milk all across campus when they received a knock on the door at the Assessment center.  The person at the door said, “We had an overrun on our milk supplies and thought you could use it.”  He said, I thought perhaps a gallon or two but was astounded when they just kept coming and twelve cases of individual packets were delivered!

Charles Spurgeon wrote the following: “A promise from God may very instructively be compared to a bank draft.  It is given to the believer with the view of bestowing upon him some good thing.  It is not meant to be read over and then set aside.  No, he is to treat the miracle as a reality, as man treats a check.  He is to take it and endorse it with his own name by personally receiving it as true.  He is by faith, to accept it as his very own.”

But with all things we must be patient and know that Father knows best.  He knows our every need and is the Creator of all.  He is entitled to fulfill His promises exactly when and how He wants!!!

Studying the promises of the Bible is like drinking out of a fire hydrant.  They are so powerful they knock us off our pins.   But with all things there are prerequisites that open the doors to God’s provisions and miracles.

I learned gaining God’s provision is often conditional – we must do something before God will act. Secondly, we must be locked into God’s power supply. Thirdly, each is meant to be  encouraging and lead us into a deeper walk with the Lord and lastly, all of the promises are universal and are as up to date today as when they were written.

So, be aware God is keeping His eye on you for He knows there is a deadly predator who is lurking in the shadows seeking that moment when he can devour you.  He is relentless in his attacks, but you do not have to give in no matter how sever the attack is!!   Our God is an awesome God ever ready to give us the strength to be overcomers.

Blessings,  

  

Gramps