FATHER’S faithfulness and grace will limit the severity of every test and prevent you from being tested beyond your ability to cope. Unlimited grace is available for every believer who faces hardship, temptations, and seasons of difficulty.
Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit In 1st Corinthians chapter 10:
13 We all experience times of testing, which is normal for every human being. But God will be faithful to you. HE will screen and filter the severity, nature, and timing of every test or trial you face so that you can bear it. And each test is an opportunity to trust HIM more, for along with every trial God has provided for you a way of escape that will bring you out of it victoriously.
We live in a broken world and we all need help to overcome all the various challenges confronting us. How do I respond to seemingly overcoming challenges? I speak out to FATHER, “Help me FATHER, give me Wisdom, understanding, knowledge, and skill to overcome this obstacle!”
Sometimes HE will instruct me to do nothing. Other times HE will have me do something which is counterintuitive to what a person in the world does. We must learn to be obedient to that Still Small Voice in our spirit. The Holy Spirit expresses Love to us every time He speaks. FATHER wants us to learn to trust HIM in every situation, no matter how intense.
It is vital that we develop our ability to discern.
It is written by The Holy Spirit in Hebrews chapter 5:
8 But even though Jesus was a wonderful Son, He learned to listen and obey through all His sufferings. 9 And after being proven perfect in this way He has now become the source of eternal salvation to all those who listen to Him and obey.
10 For God has designated Him as the King-Priest who is over the priestly order of Melchizedek. 11 We have much to say about this topic although it is difficult to explain, because you have become too dull and sluggish to understand. 12 For you should already be professors instructing others by now; but instead, you need to be taught from the beginning the basics of God’s prophetic oracles! You’re like children still needing milk and not yet ready to digest solid food. [13] For every spiritual infant who lives on milk is not yet pierced by the revelation of righteousness.
14 But solid food is for the mature, whose Spiritual senses perceive Heavenly matters. And they have been adequately trained by what they’ve experienced to emerge with understanding of the difference (discern) between what is truly excellent and what is evil and harmful.
Age does not guarantee Spiritual maturity. Inexperience does indicate immaturity. A significant problem with each generation is that they either do not learn from the previous generation’s experience or they think they are simply smarter. Wisdom from Above is enduring and the younger should seek out the Wisdom given to those who are Spiritual mature. Sadly in most cases, they don’t.
I have had my share of challenges in all areas and I give FATHER all the credit for delivering me out of them all. There were times I tried to “fix” the problem on my own and at best only achieved partial success. Full success comes when we listen and are led by The Holy Spirit. For consistency in this respect, we must renew our minds daily, not weekly, monthly, or yearly.
Memorizing a passage does not guarantee success either. I know a man who can recite a multitude of Scriptures yet he has notable health issues. Revelation and application of that revelation is key… and only The Holy Spirit can provide the appropriate response to any situation we face. The most important thing that I can do daily is to spend time renewing my mind, praying in THE SPIRIT, and being quiet before THE LORD. As I do, HE will direct my steps as I navigate through or around the challenges of the day. HIS grace is more than sufficient!