Mercifully, God does not leave us to ourselves: He provides us with righteousness, salvation, truth, and His word so that we may not only endure but stand strong amid every trial and temptation. As we recognize within ourselves the same weaknesses and defeats experienced by heroes such as Noah, Abraham, and David, we are able to rely on God's grace and power to support us through the Lord Jesus, our only true “way of escape” (1 Corinthians 10:13). Let this serve as a reminder that you are continuing in your faith, growing in holiness, or impacting the world for the kingdom not as a result of your strength or intellect or character, but because of God's grace. The person who truly knows this sees complacency as a grave danger, and sees prayer as an absolute essential, for they know that it is only the Lord who can keep them standing day by day, moment by moment. Do you?
Alistair Begg is a Senior Pastor at Parkside Church near Cleveland, Ohio. He focuses on themes of religion and spirituality, with particular emphasis on Christianity, church administration, and religious practices. Alistair's insights and teachings have been featured in various platforms including Crosswalk.com, Magnolia Tribune, Crossmap.com, The Gospel Coalition, and WROL IRISH 950AM & 100.3FM.
