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
19 God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?
Numbers 23:19
We’ve all heard people say, “I didn’t sign up for this.” I’m sure glad that when I asked Jesus into my heart that God made a covenant with me He’ll keep. He signed up for everything.
13 if we are faithless, he (God) remains faithful—for he cannot deny himself.
2 Timothy 2:13
I wanted to share something I heard the other day that really spoke to me regarding trials and tribulations Christians face on earth. If you’ve had the opportunity to learn to rely solely on God, you’ll understand the following.
Most Christians will not become intimate with God (statistically, only 15% ever will in this life) until they experience a crisis they can’t handle on their own and find they must totally rely on God to cope. This type of statement scares most of us, but it doesn’t need to.
When I think of coming into intimacy with God, I’m reminded of verses that tell me God will never leave me nor forsake me, that He’ll work all things together for my good, that He’ll supply all my needs according to His riches in glory, etc.
19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:19
No, we never need to fear circumstances that ultimately cause us to trust in God more, and that He often uses such situations to teach us to be anxious for nothing, etc. We serve a loving God who will always provide a way of escape, precious people.
Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.
Proverbs 3:25
6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7
9 And he (God) said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
2 Corinthians 12:9
Let your manner of living be without covetousness, and be content with such things as ye have. For He hath said, “I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee”;
Hebrews 13:5
God is good all the time, and, all the time, God is good. He’s promised it in His Word and love for us.
I will rest in Your love and put my trust in Your goodness…
Rest In Your Love – Marty Nystrom
God bless,
Mark