A Favortie Verse

Plain and simple, this is one of my favorite verses.

1Cor 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 that you can stand up under it.

In my mind there is a recognition that there are common temptations among men. It's a thing we all have in common. It's not special just to me. And temptation can be anything, it isn't necessarily a physical thing. It might be just a temptation to doubt or worry, just as much as it could be a temptation to make a bad choice or covet a material possession.

There is the promise stated so clearly, God is faithful.

And then there is more. He is not only faithful, but he will not let you have more than you can bear.

And still there is more. When you are at the edge of what you can bear, He is compassionate and provides a way out so that you can, in fact, stand up under it as a witness and a testimony to a faithful God.

For many years I have found this verse to be a comfort to me. Perhaps there is meaning it for you too.