1 Corinthians 10:13. No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.
Nothing happens by accident in the lives of those whom God has chosen. Today’s Word reminds us that God allows temptations and trials in our lives—not to harm us, but to bless us. Yet in the midst of hardship, we often wonder why these things are happening, and we doubt God’s presence and His unfailing love.
We try to make sense of suffering through our own standards. Sometimes, we even interpret our circumstances as punishment from God, without knowing the hidden purpose He has planned—something far greater than we could imagine.
We assume our present situation must improve in order to be called a blessing, not realizing it may be the very circumstance through which we experience God’s power. Because of this misunderstanding, we grow discouraged and even give up on our covenant journey.
Take Joseph, for example. God sent him to Egypt as a slave—not as a punishment, but as part of a divine plan. His false accusation and imprisonment were not failures; they were necessary steps arranged by God, including the crucial meeting with Pharaoh’s officials. Eventually, Joseph was appointed governor of Egypt to save many lives during a great famine.
God was with Joseph through it all—from his mother’s death to slavery, to prison, and ultimately to the palace. None of those trials were curses; they were hidden blessings. But when we go through our own difficulties, we often mislabel God’s pathway of blessing as a curse. May God open our spiritual eyes to see His perfect plans.
Jesus said, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). Because of our King Jesus, we are not victims—we are victors.
Do not be deceived by your present circumstances. You will emerge as a winner. That’s what your Heavenly Father longs to see. God delights in your victory—when you triumph over the enemy and the world. After putting on every piece of God’s armor and engaging in the spiritual battle, you will still be standing firm (Ephesians 6:13). That is what brings glory to God.
Never underestimate your faith in Christ. Only those who truly believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God, can overcome the world and see the final victory (1 John 5:4). And remember: if God is for you, no one can stand against you.
God’s “foolishness” is wiser than your best wisdom. His “weakness” is stronger than your greatest strength. His ways and thoughts are infinitely higher than yours (Isaiah 55:9). So when you are tempted or tried, trust in the One who is faithful and desires to lead you to victory.
Restore your faith in God today. Confirm your identity in Christ. Rely fully on the power of the Holy Spirit.
Prayer. Father, I thank You for being with me through every temptation and trial in life. I choose to trust in You with all my heart and not lean on my own understanding. Help me to submit to Your perfect will in every situation. In Jesus’ name, Amen.