Verse 13

Verse 13
"No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and He will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation He will also provide a way to escape, that you may be able to endure it."

How often do I grumble, murmur, even cast aspersions on God's character because of the disappointments and tragedies that have come into my life? And is not, perhaps, the greatest temptation to doubt the goodness of God? I have never faced anything that others have not faced. There are many who have faced far worse than I have faced. Far, far worse. And yet, I act as if God is being unfaithful to me. I act as if I am more important than other people--as if, dare I say it--I am more important than God. And He does not send me anything I do not have the ability to endure--to use for His glory. Self-pity is self-worship. I remain mired in my spiritual malaise because I think too highly of myself. I deny by my attitude that I actually do desire to be transformed into His image. I will never experience the joy and love and fruitfulness He longs to give me while I refuse to submit to the truth that all things in my life come from His faithful love. Escape the misery. Trust His love. Confess your idolatry. Stand at the foot of the cross. No one cares for you like Jesus. No one.