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Oftentimes when I am going through a difficult time, friends tell me, “God won’t give you more than you can handle.” Have you ever been told this? Is it true? Will God never give us more than we can handle?
I don’t know about you, but for me, the last couple of years have been particularly difficult. I have found myself at the end of my rope, wondering how much more I can take.
No matter what we might be going through, the bible should always be where we look for divine inspiration. So what does the bible say about God not giving us more than we can handle?
Let’s look at 1 Corinthians 10:13, “No temptation” — or test since it is the same word in Greek — “has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted [tested] beyond your ability [beyond what you are able].”
Let’s read on, “but with the temptation, he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.” There is the key, he will also provide a way of endurance.
“We” means that we never go through any temptation, trial, or difficulty alone. It is with God’s help that we ate able to do all things.
So what is meant by handle? Does it mean we will never stumble or fail? Nope. We will fail. What it means is that God will never let us stumble or fail to the point that we can’t recover, repent, and be restored.
Here are some verses to back this up:
Philippians 1:6: “He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.”
Romans 8:30: “Those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.” He is going to keep you.
1 Peter 1:5: “By God’s power [we] are being guarded through faith for a salvation.” God’s power is guarding me. He won’t let me fail beyond return in any test.
1 Corinthians 1:8: “[He] will sustain you to the end, guiltless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things [which He has called me to do] through Him who strengthens and empowers me [to fulfill His purpose—I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency; I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses me with inner strength and confident peace.]”
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Oftentimes when I am going through a difficult time, friends tell me, “God won’t give you more than you can handle.” Have you ever been told this? Is it true? Will God never give us more than we can handle?
I don’t know about you, but for me, the last couple of years have been particularly difficult. I have found myself at the end of my rope, wondering how much more I can take.
No matter what we might be going through, the bible should always be where we look for divine inspiration. So what does the bible say about God not giving us more than we can handle?
Let’s look at 1 Corinthians 10:13, “No temptation” — or test since it is the same word in Greek — “has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted [tested] beyond your ability [beyond what you are able].”
Let’s read on, “but with the temptation, he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.” There is the key, he will also provide a way of endurance.
“We” means that we never go through any temptation, trial, or difficulty alone. It is with God’s help that we ate able to do all things.
So what is meant by handle? Does it mean we will never stumble or fail? Nope. We will fail. What it means is that God will never let us stumble or fail to the point that we can’t recover, repent, and be restored.
Here are some verses to back this up:
Philippians 1:6: “He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.”
Romans 8:30: “Those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.” He is going to keep you.
1 Peter 1:5: “By God’s power [we] are being guarded through faith for a salvation.” God’s power is guarding me. He won’t let me fail beyond return in any test.
1 Corinthians 1:8: “[He] will sustain you to the end, guiltless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things [which He has called me to do] through Him who strengthens and empowers me [to fulfill His purpose—I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency; I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses me with inner strength and confident peace.]”
Podcast: Download (Duration: 2:32 — 5.8MB)
Being a father can have its challenges. Believe me, as a father of three, the struggle is real. I want what is best for my children, and I would do anything to protect them.
God gave us an excellent example of what a father should be and it starts with being a good teacher. Proverbs 22:6, “Train a child in the way that he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.” It’s our responsibility as fathers, not the schools or government, to set our children on the correct path.
Our children are always looking up to us, dad’s need to live an exemplary life. Colossians 4:5-6, “Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunities. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer everyone.”
We must also provide for our family. 1 Timothy 5:8, “But if someone does not provide for his own, especially his own family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.”
A good father must discipline his children. Proverbs 13:24, “The one who spares his rod hates his child, but the one who loves his child is diligent in disciplining.” We discipline, not to be cruel, but because we love our children. To protect and teach them.
And just like the Father has compassion for us, we too must have compassion for our children. Psalm 103:13, “As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on his faithful followers.”
We can discipline and hold our children accountable, but we must never give up on them. The story of “The Prodigal Son” (Luke 15:20-24) is a great example of a father who never gives up hope and is ready to receive his child back with open arms.
And even if you don’t have children of your own, there are likely other children in your life that look up to you.
Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, Ephesians 5:25.
Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. 1 Corinthians 16:13
It’s time to put it to action, James 1:22, “But be sure you live out the message and do not merely listen to it and so deceive yourselves.”
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For centuries, people have knows about the power of kindness. Not only does kindness help others around you, it also has a positive impact in your life. Doing good has been scientifically proven to do great things for your health too. Performing intentional acts of kindness expands your ability to love others. If you need extra encouragement to keep kind, the bible is an excellent source.
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