God in difficult times - When you feel - I Can't Handle This?

Part 1

1 Corinthians 10:13 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 the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

1Co 10:13  Every test that you have experienced is the kind that normally comes to people. But God keeps his promise, and he will not allow you to be tested beyond your power to remain firm; at the time you are put to the test, he will give you the strength to endure it, and so provide you with a way out. (GNB)

1 Kor 10:13  Geen versoeking het julle aangegryp behalwe ‘n menslike nie; maar God is getrou, wat nie sal toelaat dat julle bo julle kragte versoek word nie; maar Hy sal saam met die versoeking ook die uitkoms gee, sodat julle dit sal kan verdra. 

1. No test has overtaken you that is not common to man.

Romans 8:28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. 

1. No test has overtaken you that is not common to man.

Test / Temptation meaning

pi-ras-mos’ (Hebrew) 

a putting to proof (by experiment , experience, adversity: - temptation, test

Jas 1:12  Happy are those who remain faithful under trials, because when they succeed in passing such a test, they will receive as their reward the life which God has promised to those who love him. 

Heb 11:17  It was faith that made Abraham offer his son Isaac as a sacrifice when God put Abraham to the test. Abraham was the one to whom God had made the promise, yet he was ready to offer his only son as a sacrifice. 

2. God is faithful.

Proverbs 3:5–6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. 

Philippians 4:19 And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Hos 2:20  I will keep my promise and make you mine, and you will acknowledge me as LORD. 

3. He will not let you be tested beyond what you’re able

2 Corinthians 12:9  And He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is perfected in weakness.” Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me.

4. With the test He will also provide a way of escape

God does not test us to break us, but to make us. 

Ps 55:5  My hart krimp inmekaar in my binneste, en verskrikkinge van die dood het op my geval. Ps 55:6  Vrees en bewing kom oor my, en angs oordek my. Ps 55:7  Toe het ek gesê: Ag, had ek maar vlerke soos ‘n duif, dan sou ek wegvlieg en wegbly! Ps 55:8  Kyk, ek sou ver wegvlug; ek sou vernag in die woestyn! Sela.  Ps 55:9  Gou sou ek vir my ‘n skuilplek soek teen die onstuimige wind, teen die storm.  Ps 55:23  Werp jou sorg op die HERE, en Hy sal jou onderhou; Hy sal nooit die regverdige laat wankel nie. 

5. You will be able to endure it.

Ps 124:7  Ons siel het vrygeraak soos ‘n voël uit die vangnet van die voëlvangers; die vangnet is gebreek, en ons, ons het vrygeraak.  Ps 124:8  Ons hulp is in die Naam van die HERE wat hemel en aarde gemaak het. 

Col_1:11 May you be made strong with all the strength which comes from his glorious power, so that you may be able to endure everything with patience. And with joy give thanks to the Father, who has made you fit to have your share of what God has reserved for his people in the kingdom of light. 

Php 4:13  I have the strength to face all conditions by the power that Christ gives me

Isa 41:10  Do not be afraid---I am with you! I am your God---let nothing terrify you! I will make you strong and help you; I will protect you and save you.