2024-08-03
1 Corinthians 10:13 NKJV
The Amplified Bible, Classic Edition says: “Therefore let anyone who thinks he stands [who feels sure that he has a steadfast mind and is standing firm], take heed lest he fall [into sin]. For no temptation (no trial regarded as enticing to sin), [no matter how it comes or where it leads] has overtaken you and laid hold on you that is not common to man [that is, no temptation or trial has come to you that is beyond human resistance and that is not adjusted and adapted and belonging to human experience, and such as man can bear]. But God is faithful [to His Word and to His compassionate nature], and He [can be trusted] not to let you be tempted and tried and assayed beyond your ability and strength of resistance and power to endure, but with the temptation He will [always] also provide the way out (the means of escape to a landing place), that you may be capable and strong and powerful to bear up under it patiently” (1 Corinthians 10:12-13 AMPC).
The words “means of escape” do not promise you exemption from temptation. Satan, who is called “the tempter,” never lets up or takes a day off. But God’s goal is to make you strong where you have been weak, so His promise to you is “that you may be capable and strong and powerful to bear up under it patiently.” Keep going! As you become stronger in the Lord, the temptations you are battling will become progressively weaker until they lose their appeal and you begin to walk in victory.
Soul food: 1 John 1:1-3:10; Luke 10:38-42; Ps 78:32-39; Prov 20:1-3
2024-08-02
1 Korintiërs 10:13 NLV
Satan word ‘die versoeker’ en ‘die aanklaer’ in die Skrif genoem. Eerstens sal hy jou versoek en wanneer jy daartoe ingee, sal hy jou aankla. Hy wil hê dat jy onwaardig in God se oë moet voel. Jy is egter nie! ‘Hierdie Hoëpriester van ons kan ten volle met ons in ons swakhede saamvoel, want Hy moes presies dieselfde versoekings as ons trotseer – behalwe dat Hy nie voor die sonde geswig het nie. Kom ons gaan dan met volle vrymoedigheid na die troon van ons genadige God. Hy sal aan ons sy deernis en onverdiende goedheid bewys sodat ons op die regte tyd gehelp sal word’ (Hebreërs 4:15-16 NLV).
Wanneer jy misluk kan jy met volle vertroue na God gaan, met die wete dat Hy jou nie net sal vergewe nie, maar jou ook van die genade wat jou in staat sal stel om die versoeking die volgende keer te weerstaan, sal voorsien. Ons almal word versoek; dis ‘n onvermydelike deel van die lewe. Selfs gelowiges wat al baie jare met die Here stap, word versoek. Jy kan egter versoeking weerstaan.
Een van die eerste stappe om dit te oorwin, is om die regte dinge te begin sê. Die Bybel sê: ‘Die tong het mag oor dood en oor lewe. Hulle wat lief is om te praat, moet saamleef met die gevolge van hulle woorde’ (Spreuke 18:21 NLV). Jou woorde gee lewe aan dit wat jy sê. Begin dus om God se Woord te spreek. Jesus het gesê: ‘En Ek het julle gesag gegee oor alle mag van die vyand… Niks sal julle beseer nie’ (Lukas 10:19 NLV). Eis hierdie belofte vandag op, want God sal jou die krag gee om dit wat Hy beloof het, te doen.
Sielskos: Esra 9-10; Luk 10:25-37; Ps 78:17-31; Spr 19:27-29
1 Corinthians 10:13 NKJV
In Scripture, Satan is called “the tempter” and “the accuser.” First, he will tempt you, and when you fail, he will accuse you. He wants you to feel unworthy and disqualified in God’s eyes. But you’re not! “We do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are – yet he did not sin. Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need” (Hebrews 4:15-16 NIV).
When you fail, you can go to God with confidence, knowing He will not only forgive you but provide the enabling grace to help you overcome temptation next time. We all face temptation; it’s an unavoidable part of life. Even believers who have walked with the Lord for many years deal with it. Their areas of temptation may be different from yours, but Satan doesn’t give any of us a free pass. However, you can overcome temptation.
One of the first steps to conquering it is to start saying the right thing. The Bible says, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit” (Proverbs 18:21 NKJV). Your words give life to what you say. So, start speaking God’s Word. Jesus said, “I give you the authority… over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you” (Luke 10:19 NKJV). Claim that promise today; for what God promises, He will give you the strength to perform.
Soul food: Ezra 9-10; Luke 10:25-37; Ps 78:17-31; Prov 19:27-29
2024-08-01
Galasiërs 5:16 NLV
Daar is net genoeg ego en onafhanklikheid in ons dat ons dinge op ons eie manier wil doen. Dit hou aan om ons in die moeilikheid te kry. Paulus skryf: ‘…Laat julle leefstyl eerder deur die Gees bepaal word. Dan sal julle glad nie aan die begeertes van julle sondige geaardheid toegee nie. ‘n Mens se sondige geaardheid wil dinge doen wat teen die Gees is, en die Gees wil dinge doen wat teen jou sondige geaardheid is, want hulle is mekaar se vyande…’ (verse 16-17 NLV).
Wat is die sleutel tot oorwinning? Eerstens, steun meer op God en minder op jouself. Tweedens, stel grense in jou lewe. Dis hoekom dit so belangrik is om daagliks Bybel te lees. Dit hou jou in God se veilige sone deur vir jou te sê wat jy kan doen en wat jy eerder nie moet doen om veilig te bly nie.
Snelweë het lyne: een aan elke kant en een in die middel. Hierdie lyne gee vir ons grense vir ons veiligheid terwyl ons bestuur. As ons oor die lyn aan die een kant gaan, loop ons die risiko om in ‘n sloot te beland. As ons oor die lyn in die middel gaan, loop ons die risiko om deur aankomende verkeer getref te word. Ons waardeer daardie lyne, omdat hulle ons veilig hou.
Dieselfde geld in ons persoonlike lewe. Wanneer ons duidelik gemerkte grenslyne het, voel ons baie beter en ervaar ons God se vrede. Wanneer God vir ons sê om iets nie te doen nie, probeer Hy nie met ons naar wees nie. Hy probeer ons beskerm. Jy is deur die kosbare bloed van Jesus verlos, jy is kosbaar in sy oë en Hy wil net die beste vir jou hê.
Sielskos: Esra 6-8; Luk 10:13-24; Ps 78:9-16; Spr 19:24-26
Galatians 5:16 NIV
There is just enough ego and independence in us to want to do things our own way. And they keep getting us into trouble. Paul writes: “Walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other” (vv. 16-17 NIV). Note the words “the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit.”
What’s the key to victory? First, lean more on God and less on yourself. Second, establish boundaries in your life. That’s why daily Bible reading is so important. It keeps you in God’s safety zone by telling you what you can do and what you had better not do to be safe.
Highways have lines: one on each side and one in the center. These lines provide margins for our safety while we’re driving. If we go over the line on one side, we risk going into the ditch. If we cross over the line in the middle, we risk getting hit by oncoming traffic. We appreciate those lines because they keep us safe.
And it’s like that in our personal lives too. When we have clearly marked boundary lines, we feel much better and experience God’s peace. When God says don’t, He is not being difficult to get along with, He is being protective. You have been redeemed by the precious blood of Jesus, you are precious in His eyes, and He wants only the best for you.
Soul food: Ezra 6-8; Luke 10:13-24; Ps 78:9-16; Prov 19:24-26
