How to Escape

Prayer – Lord, when I am tempted, You provide me with a way of escape.  Show me each step of the way. Thank you. 

Snake on Candy Mountain trail.
Near Richland, Washington.
Is there a way out?

Nor should we put Christ to the test, as some of them did and then died from snakebites. And don't grumble as some of them did, and then were destroyed by the angel of death. These things happened to them as examples for us. They were written down to warn us who live at the end of the age. If you think you are standing strong, be careful not to fall. The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure. 1 Corinthians 10:9-13

Meditate. Consider God’s guidance in scripture. Read God’s word and listen to what He is saying.

 

Look back for just a second. Do you ever see that…when you were tempted, God showed you a way out so that you could endure.

But for those who are righteous, the way is not steep and rough. You are a God who does what is right, and you smooth out the path ahead of them. LORD, we show our trust in you by obeying your laws; our heart's desire is to glorify your name. Isaiah 26:7-8

Endure can be considered as persevere, be patient, remain or abide.

God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. And remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, "God is tempting me." God is never tempted to do wrong, and he never tempts anyone else. Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death. So don't be misled, my dear brothers and sisters. Whatever is good and perfect comes down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow. James 1:12-17

God helps or blesses those who believe in Him and hang in there; those who don’t give up when things get difficult. James tells us that God Himself isn’t tempted and doesn’t temp others. He also explains that temptation is something that comes from within us. Is this a new idea to you? James continues…don’t be misled. When sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death. Don’t be led into temptation—just as Jesus taught His disciples in what we know as the Lord’s Prayer.

Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors. And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Matthew 6:9-13 NKJV (Underlined for emphasis.)

God will provide that way out. Will you listen to Him…and choose to follow His lead? Lead us not into temptation. There is a way of escape.

 

Verse of Salvation ~ Keep a close watch on how you live and on your teaching. Stay true to what is right for the sake of your own salvation and the salvation of those who hear you. 1 Timothy 4:16

 

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