James 1:1-13 and He brought me to Genesis 22:1. Here's the message.
What is temptation?—It is the means by which those who claim to be the children of God are tested and tried. We read that God tempted Abraham, that He tempted the children of Israel. This means that He permitted circumstances to occur to test their faith, and lead them to look to Him for help. God permits temptation to come to His people today, that they may realize that He is their helper. If they draw nigh to Him when they are tempted, He strengthens them to meet the temptation. But if they yield to the enemy, neglecting to place themselves close to their Almighty Helper, they are overcome. They separate themselves from God. They do not give evidence that they walk in God's way. (ST March 12, 1912)
I choose the self-pleasure of this world. I put God away, refusing to accept His message. But this morning He told me to answer His call, and there, in the Bible, He showed me the treasure that I long to find.
May God bless any that takes the time to read this short note. GB.
What is temptation?—It is the means by which those who claim to be the children of God are tested and tried. We read that God tempted Abraham, that He tempted the children of Israel. This means that He permitted circumstances to occur to test their faith, and lead them to look to Him for help. God permits temptation to come to His people today, that they may realize that He is their helper. If they draw nigh to Him when they are tempted, He strengthens them to meet the temptation. But if they yield to the enemy, neglecting to place themselves close to their Almighty Helper, they are overcome. They separate themselves from God. They do not give evidence that they walk in God's way. (ST March 12, 1912)
I choose the self-pleasure of this world. I put God away, refusing to accept His message. But this morning He told me to answer His call, and there, in the Bible, He showed me the treasure that I long to find.
May God bless any that takes the time to read this short note. GB.
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