The Way Of Escape

Whenever the night closes in, I feel accomplished that I made it through another day. I know that sounds a little over-dramatic, but the Lord spoke to us to take this journey one day at a time. We have had the most unexpected and crazy year, and the most difficult and painful fall. So, when the day is done, I am very thankful that the Lord helped me to get through another day.

Over the past couple of weeks, Dad has been quoting a verse of scripture that has been a promise that he is holding on to in this trial. In my devotions today, that same verse jumped out at me: "No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it." I Corinthians 10:13. We serve a loving Saviour who is helping us to bear our present burden.

Sleep has been somewhat of an issue for me over the past few weeks, with frequent disturbances throughout the nights. Last night I woke up again...this time at 3 am. At first, I felt a little confused and started to feel fearful. Because Mom's sickness came on so quickly, there are times that it just doesn't seem real to me. And the thought of heading into a surgery that is very uncertain (with no definitive outcome until after the doctor begins), can get very overwhelming. Those thoughts started to make their way into my mind, and I realized that I had to stop and take those thoughts captive.

That verse in 1 Corinthians promises us a way of escape. I know that this verse refers to the temptation of sin, and in my life, fear is sin. It is the opposite of faith. But the Lord provides a way for each of us to escape those temptations in our lives. He is always willing and able to help His children overcome anything that comes their way.

At times I feel like I am blindly walking through this journey of grief. I have never been here before. Sometimes I feel like I am walking in a tunnel, just longing to see a light at the end. But, during those times, I need to put my trust in Jesus to come and help me.

I didn't have much to share today, other than that verse of scripture. So many people are suffering with loads to bear, and feeling unable to cope. Jesus provides the way of escape for each of us. No temptation is too hard for you to bear. We don't ever have to feel like there is no rescue for us. We just need to reach out to Jesus, trust in Him, and seek His face. He alone is our way of escape.