OUR DAILY BREAD Thurs., March 9, 1995 --------------- READ: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 WHAT'S YOUR LOAD LIMIT? "God...will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but...will also make a way of escape." - 1 Cor. 10:13 We've all seen load-limit signs on highways, bridges, and elevators. Knowing that too much strain can cause severe damage or complete collapse, engineers determine the exact amount of stress various materials and manu- factured items can safely endure. Posted warnings tell us not to exceed the maximum load. Human beings also have their load limits, which vary from person to person. Some people, for example, can bear the pressure of trial and temptation better than others; yet everyone has a breaking point and can take only so much. At times, circumstances and people seem to be pushing us beyond what we can bear. But the Lord knows our limitations and never allows any difficulties to enter our lives that exceed our strength and ability to endure. This is especially true when we're enticed by sin. According to 1 Corinthians 10:13, "God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able." So when trials and temptations press down on you, take courage! Remember, your heavenly Father knows the limits of your ability to stand up under life's pressures. Draw upon His strength. No temptation will ever be greater than that! -- Richard W. De Haan When sorrows assail us or terrors draw nigh His love will not fail us, He'll guide with His eye; And when we are fainting and ready to fail, He'll give what is lacking and make us prevail. -- Anon. ------------------------------------- THOUGHT FOR THE DAY ------------------------------------- If you give in to God, you won't cave in to sin. ---------------------------------------------- THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Judges 9-12 ====================================================================== Our Daily Bread, Copyright 1995, used by permission of Radio Bible Class, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49555, USA. Written permission must be obtained from RBC for any further posting or distribution. Radio Bible Class provides a variety of Bible resources, which are free of charge. RBC is not funded by any group or denomination, and support comes voluntarily from its Members and Friends. Write for more information, or call 1-800-598-7221. This copy redistributed by Larry Holder (larryh@utm.edu) with express written permission of RBC, from an original distribution by Ken Foster (kfoster@sptekwv14.wv.tek.com). Redistribution is only to individuals and lists that have expressly consented to receiving a copy. <>< ====================================================================== ------------------------------------------------------- file: /pub/resources/text/Our.Daily.Bread: db950309.txt .