Temptation

Our SOAPing has been in Hebrews.

Chapter 4:14-16 - Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are - yet was without sin. Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

Chapter 5:7 - During the days of Jesus' life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission.

How cool is it that Jesus understands EVERYTHING we are tempted with. So when we are in a situation - we can cry out to Him and KNOW He hears and understands. He showed us how to pray with loud cries and tears in reverent submission. And we are told in

1 Corinthians 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 you can stand up under it.

AND, not only does He understand, but He will provide a way out as long as we put our trust in Him.

So as I am on this journey right now that I don't like, I can rest in the fact that Abba is walking with me, He understands everything I am going through, He will provide a way for me to stand firm. He loves me so much.

It is overwhelming the magnitude of God's love for His children. I am so blessed.