The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

I Corinthians 10:13, “No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man;

and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able,

but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, that you may be able

to endure it.”

No one in the New Testament knew more about spiritual difficulties than Paul. In this

verse, he encourages us to understand that the tests (?????????) that seek to take us

captive are not uncommon. They happen to everyone who is a believer in Christ and

committed to Him. What we must remember is that God is faithful and consistently works

to free us from all spiritual difficulties.

Think of a weight-lifter. He may have buddies that are cheering him on to lift, say 400

pounds. But his trainer knows he cannot deal with so much weight or he will injure

himself. So, the trainer will not allow him to lift more than he is capable of lifting. The

trainer intervenes for the sake of the “lifter.” How the LORD works to free us from

temptation (spiritual injury) varies with each of us. The key to escaping is to listen to

the Trainer. Believe and trust in Him. He alone knows how much temptation (trial)

you can endure (???????). He won’t let Satan win! Don’t you!!

May the LORD bless you as He hears our prayers,

Nana & Dado III

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.

Springdale, Arkansas

“We never know that God is all we need

until He becomes all that we have.”