July 6, 2020


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Afternoon Bible Verse
"There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it."
1 Corinthians 10:13 (KJV)



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Afternoon Bible Study
Sometimes, temptation can catch us off guard. It can come at us suddenly, without warning, and when we least expect it.

In today's verse, we are reminded that we will be tempted. It will happen, but it doesn't have to destroy us unless we allow it to.

Temptation pulls us away from God. It can be relentless in its pursuit. Unfortunately, we can't just ignore it and hope it goes away. Unless we confront temptation and ask for God's help, we will keep hearing its voice whispering in our ear.

One of temptation's greatest tools is to make us feel shame and embarrassment when we have given in. It can be something like lying to our boss, gossiping, or matters of the heart. The guilt we feel when we give in can make us feel like failures.

Just like God knew that we would face temptation, He also knew that we couldn't escape from it if we didn't turn to Him. The Scripture says that God will make a way for us to escape.


Imagine being trapped inside a burning building. There is a clear path that leads to safety. But instead of going in the direction of the escape, we can only see the destruction that is taking place all around us. Temptation can leave us with a similar feeling. We want to escape, but we can't see past the mess all around us.

God is there in the fiery temptations of life. He doesn't expect us to pull ourselves together and pull ourselves out. He meets us in the fire and pulls us to safety when we turn to Him.

Being tempted is not a sin. When we ask God to give us the strength to resist temptation, He will always help us.
Afternoon Prayer
Heavenly Father, I know that I will face temptation. Thank you for always being with me even when I fail. Help me to rely on your strength and not my own when I feel tempted. Guide me with your Word. Please forgive me for the times I have allowed myself to fall into temptation. Give me the wisdom to know exactly what to do when I'm tempted. Thank you for providing a way out. Make me aware of how I can escape when I can't see the way on my own. In Jesus's name, amen.
Yesterday Afternoon
July 5, 2020
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Yesterday Afternoon's Bible Verse
"Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is. For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit."
Jeremiah 17:7-8 (KJV)



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Yesterday Afternoon's Bible Study
"One of the oldest trees in the world is a Great Basin bristlecone pine in the White Mountains of California. Researchers believe it is more than 4,845 years old. This type of tree is known for its clonal properties. When its trunk begins to die, a new shoot forms from the old trunk's roots and takes its place. Each trunk only reaches about 30 years before dying. However, the root system beneath the tree keeps growing.

As Christians, our roots keep us connected to God, even when other parts of our lives may be suffering. In Jeremiah, we're reminded that we may experience difficult seasons, but we can still be fruitful because our faith is nourished by the Lord."


According to this afternoon's verse, trust and hope are the basis of a healthy relationship with God. When we depend entirely on God for everything we need, we learn to trust Him to provide for us in every way.

Our growth during difficult times is a testament to others of God's faithfulness and sustaining power. While our earthly life is temporary, the relationship with God that we are establishing here on Earth is eternal.
Yesterday Afternoon's Prayer
Dear Jesus, thank you for your faithful love in my life. I can put all of my trust in you, knowing that you are with me. When I face difficult seasons of life, draw me close as I learn to depend on you. I am so thankful for your faithfulness, Jesus. In your name, amen.
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