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Voices

No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. 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 stand up under it. 1 Corinthians 10:13

Max Lucado writes: I’m at a desk in a hotel room far from home. The voices that encourage are distant; the voices that entice are near. A placard on my nightstand invites to me to the lounge ‘to make new friends in a relaxing atmosphere.’ Another on top of the TV promises late-night movies that will ‘make all my fantasies come true.’ In the phone book several columns of escort services offer ‘love away from home.’ Voices! Some for pleasure, some for power.” The world rams at your door, Jesus taps. The world promises flashy pleasure, Jesus promises a quiet dinner ’with Him’. “I will come in and eat with him” (Revelation 3:20). Which voice will you obey? ‘How can I handle tempting situations?’ you ask. (a) By filling your mind with God’s Word. (b) By avoiding anything that causes you to desire anyone other than your mate. (c) By calling regularly when you’re away from home. Real happiness comes from committing yourself to finding pleasure in the relationship God has already given you. (d) By not being too proud to ask for help. Lesley Durkin says: ‘My father used to put a bit of meat on the floor near his dog and say, ‘No!’ The dog never touched it. But he never looked at it either, because if he did the temptation to disobey would’ve been too great. He just kept looking at my father’s face.’ Listen: ‘Those who look to Him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame’ (Psalm 34:5). Think about it!

Prayer
Heavenly Father, when faced with any temptations that come my way, give me the strength to always look to you and be in your Word so I can clearly hear your voice. In Jesus’ Name, Amen