"...GOD IS FAITHFUL..." - 1 Cor. 10:13

"No 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."

This verse is so full of wisdom, but I am choosing today to focus on the faithfulness of God.  Several years after the church was started in Corinth, Paul began to hear disturbing reports of strife and division in the church.  It was his goal to draw these people back into righteous living and relationships with each other.

We often find ourselves in the middle of trouble - sometime at our own making, sometimes not.  But God is ALWAYS able to bring us through it.  In our Hebrews Bible study this week, we learned that because of us, Christ suffered and died so He might help us in our time of need (Heb. 2:14-18).

Joe Stowell in STRENGTH FOR THE JOURNEY says when that trouble comes:

"It is important to have something solid and true to which we

can attach our faith.  When trouble comes, faith clings to His promises...

faith clings to His ways...faith clings to His character."

He goes on to say: "God is not going to show up at the end of your trouble and say 'I've been really busy...just couldn't quite get to you'.  He is firm, reliable and fully worthy of our confidence."

What trouble are you facing today?  It's not too great for our Father...He is faithful and He knows your need.  Call on Him now!

For further study:  Deuteronomy 7:9, 32:4, Psalm 25:10, 33:4, Isaiah 49:7, Lamentations 3:22-23, Romans 8:28, 1 Thess. 5:24, 2 Timothy 2:13, Hebrews 10:23, 1 John 1:9.

Be blessed in your understanding of God's word!

Love,

Holly