Help in Resisting Temptation

[Daily Devotional]

Help in Resisting Temptation 

Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from
the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them
that dwell upon the earth. Rev. 3: 10. 

All heaven is interested in the work going on in this world, which is to
prepare men and women for the future, immortal life. It is God's plan that
human agencies shall have the high honor of acting as co- workers with Jesus
Christ in the salvation of souls. . . . They should look upon the work of
God as sacred and holy, and should bring to Him, every day, offerings of joy
and gratitude, in return for the power of His grace, by which they are
enabled to make advancement in the divine life. . . . 

It is not necessary that anyone should yield to the temptations of Satan and
thus violate his conscience and grieve the Holy Spirit. Every provision has
been made in the Word of God whereby all may have divine help in their
endeavors to overcome. 

In the religious life of every soul who is finally victorious there will be
scenes of terrible perplexity and trial; but his knowledge of the Scriptures
will enable him to bring to mind the encouraging promises of God, which will
comfort his heart and strengthen his faith in the power of the Mighty One.
He reads: . . . . "that the trial of your faith, being much more precious
than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found
unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ. . . "( 1
Peter 1: 7). The trial of faith is more precious than gold. All should learn
that this is a part of the discipline in the school of Christ, which is
essential to purify and refine them from the dross of earthliness. . . . 

Summon all your powers to look up, not down at your difficulties; then you
will never faint by the way. You will soon see Jesus behind the cloud,
reaching out His hand to help you; and all you have to do is to give Him
your hand in simple faith and let Him lead you. . . . A great name among men
is as letters traced in sand, but a spotless character will endure to all
eternity. God gives you intelligence and a reasoning mind, whereby you may
grasp His promises; and Jesus is ready to help you in forming a strong,
symmetrical character. 

>From God's Amazing Grace - Page 80