The Lord Will See You Through!!
First, Christ tells us that there is no trial that we may go through
but such as is "common to man." There are times when we feel that no
one can possibly understand what we are going through. We feel that
we may not be able to make it, because we're having to endure what no
one else has had to endure.
"Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to
try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice,
inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when His
glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy."
(1 Peter 4:12-13)
God is saying, in essence, "I know that what you are going through is
very hard. I know it may seem unbearable. But you need to realize
that others have gone though very similar trials. I enabled them to
get through it. I will get you through it too!"
"There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but
God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye
are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape,
that ye may be able to bear it." (1 Corinthians 10:13)
In these words, God has given us an extremely powerful three-fold
source of encouragement for times of fiery trial!
When we are going through a fiery trial, it can help enormously if a
friend can lay his hand on our shoulder and honestly say, "I know
this is tough. I've been through something very similar to it. I
didn't think I could make it. But God got me through it. I know He
will do the same for you."
But even if there is not a specific friend around who is able to say
those words to you, this verse reminds us that there are indeed
others out there who have been given grace by God to get through
similar trials. I, Doreen, can stand right now and tell you that I
have been through trials upon trials, and the Lord has taken me
through. He helped me. He will help you, too.
God assures us in this verse that He will not allow us to be tested
"above what we are able." How often we feel that we have reached the
end of our rope - when we really haven't. How often we feel that we
can endure no more - when we really can. You see, God is the One Who
knows us better that anyone else possibly could. He knows us better
than we know ourselves. He knows how much we can bear. He knows
exactly which "straw would break the camel's back." And He promises
that He will never allow that much testing to come our way.
When we are tempted to cry out, "Oh God, I can't take anymore!", He
gently reminds us of these words. "I will not allow you to be tested
above what you are able to bear."
Finally He promises that He "will with the temptation also make a way
to escape, that you may be able to bear it."
There are those times of trial when there seems to be absolutely no
way out. It's as if we have been pushed into a room with no way of
escape. We can see no hope whatsoever of getting out. In those
times, He says, "I will make a way to escape." At just the right
time, in just the right way, He will open the door.
It is not easy to remember how limited our vision is when we are
staring horrible circumstances in the face. It is not easy to
remember that we have a Father who is bigger than any horrible
circumstance could ever be. It is during these times when we must
force our gaze away from the circumstances and onto God. As Peter's
Lord has said so well, "Most of us tend to gaze at our circumstances
and glance at God now and then. We need to reverse that. We need to
gaze upon God and glance at our circumstances."
It is during times like these when we must cling to His promises
knowing that however bleak the circumstances might be, He will
certainly see us through!
When you are going through the fiery trial, let this verse be God's
way of giving you three powerful reasons why you should... Never,
ever give up.
Be encouraged
Pastor Doreen
2778 NW 193 Terr. Miami, FL 33056
First, Christ tells us that there is no trial that we may go through
but such as is "common to man." There are times when we feel that no
one can possibly understand what we are going through. We feel that
we may not be able to make it, because we're having to endure what no
one else has had to endure.
"Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to
try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice,
inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when His
glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy."
(1 Peter 4:12-13)
God is saying, in essence, "I know that what you are going through is
very hard. I know it may seem unbearable. But you need to realize
that others have gone though very similar trials. I enabled them to
get through it. I will get you through it too!"
"There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but
God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye
are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape,
that ye may be able to bear it." (1 Corinthians 10:13)
In these words, God has given us an extremely powerful three-fold
source of encouragement for times of fiery trial!
When we are going through a fiery trial, it can help enormously if a
friend can lay his hand on our shoulder and honestly say, "I know
this is tough. I've been through something very similar to it. I
didn't think I could make it. But God got me through it. I know He
will do the same for you."
But even if there is not a specific friend around who is able to say
those words to you, this verse reminds us that there are indeed
others out there who have been given grace by God to get through
similar trials. I, Doreen, can stand right now and tell you that I
have been through trials upon trials, and the Lord has taken me
through. He helped me. He will help you, too.
God assures us in this verse that He will not allow us to be tested
"above what we are able." How often we feel that we have reached the
end of our rope - when we really haven't. How often we feel that we
can endure no more - when we really can. You see, God is the One Who
knows us better that anyone else possibly could. He knows us better
than we know ourselves. He knows how much we can bear. He knows
exactly which "straw would break the camel's back." And He promises
that He will never allow that much testing to come our way.
When we are tempted to cry out, "Oh God, I can't take anymore!", He
gently reminds us of these words. "I will not allow you to be tested
above what you are able to bear."
Finally He promises that He "will with the temptation also make a way
to escape, that you may be able to bear it."
There are those times of trial when there seems to be absolutely no
way out. It's as if we have been pushed into a room with no way of
escape. We can see no hope whatsoever of getting out. In those
times, He says, "I will make a way to escape." At just the right
time, in just the right way, He will open the door.
It is not easy to remember how limited our vision is when we are
staring horrible circumstances in the face. It is not easy to
remember that we have a Father who is bigger than any horrible
circumstance could ever be. It is during these times when we must
force our gaze away from the circumstances and onto God. As Peter's
Lord has said so well, "Most of us tend to gaze at our circumstances
and glance at God now and then. We need to reverse that. We need to
gaze upon God and glance at our circumstances."
It is during times like these when we must cling to His promises
knowing that however bleak the circumstances might be, He will
certainly see us through!
When you are going through the fiery trial, let this verse be God's
way of giving you three powerful reasons why you should... Never,
ever give up.
Be encouraged
Pastor Doreen
2778 NW 193 Terr. Miami, FL 33056
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