Glenn left today, out of state for his job. This is the insight I read today from Kay Arthur "Lord, I give you this Day". I thought it was too good not to share.
No matter what you are suffering through, dear child of God the Bible promises that God' grace and strength are sufficient. Through the centuries, the a promise has buoyed up Christian aft Christian in trial after trial. And God has give us another wonderful promise for times of difficulty: "God is faithful , who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation [trial, testing] will provide the way of escape also, that you will be able to endure it" (1 Corinthians 10:13)Therefore, when you suffer, you must remember the following:
First, it is not more than you can bear.
Second, God has provided a way of escape. The way of escape is not to run from the trial or circumstance. God uses trial to bring us to Christlike maturity. Every where trials are discussed ---from Romans to James to 1 Peter -- you see this massage. So when you look for "the way of escape," make sure that it si God's way of escape, not your way or your rationalization of His way. He will hold you accountable.
And remember, it is one thing to grit your teeth to bear your trials and say, "well, I guess His grace will be sufficient." It's another thing to say with Paul, "I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am..I can do all thing through Christ who strengthens me" (Philippians 4:11, 13)
When you say the latter, you prove that you know His grace is sufficient.
Whatever lies ahed, I know you are with me, Father, offering Your all-suffiecient strength.
