Problems and Solutions

We see problems as challenges. We believe that God won't give us problems that we can't solve. In times of desperation, we call on God to helps us. We know there must be a solution. We know we can do it. We believe God will help us. We start thinking every possible solution to our problem. We soon discover many paths that may lead us to solve our problem. Some seem to be impossible for us to do. There are paths that are easy to take, but not essentially a solution, but an escape to our problem. We begin to face temptations and decisions. Should we take the shortcut to solve our problem? Are there really no other options? Is the path to sin the only solution to this problem? Is this problem above all things?

No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. (1 Corinthians 10:13)

God is telling us that He provides us with the way to escape temptations. He will not allow us to be tempted beyond our abilities. Our problems are like tests, and it's not a test of our abilities to escape the problem, but a test of our faith, and God is faithful.

We must know that we may not be able to get away with this problem. We may have to face the consequences, the failures, and even more problems. But we must know that God has a way for us to escape from the temptations. We must endure them no matter how big or important the problem seems to be.

The real problem is when we find ourselves trapped in a situation where temptation is strong. It packages itself as a promising, temporary, and easy solution. I pray that during those times, we may stand firm, knowing that God won't allow us to be tempted beyond our ability. We need Him for us to win the battle against sin, more than we do to solve any worldly problem in our lives. Surely, He will provide the way of escape in our problem (temptation) when we have faith in Him.