Nothing Unexpected

We all face some difficulties in our lives, and some of those difficulties are access points for the enemies deception.

He may use the pride tactic, having you feel that if anyone knew of your difficulty you would be thought poorly of.

Proverbs 16:18 "Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall."

Your pride keeps you from seeking wise counsel, or asking for help from others.

Leading you to self destruct. 

He may use the fear factor; having you believe you are the only one who is or has experienced such a thing, leaving you too afraid to seek help.

2Timothy 1:7 "For God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of love, and of power, and of a sound mind."

Don't fall for it, you are not the only one.

I Corinthians 10:13 says "No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.

There are many tactics the enemy could try and use, but you just remember,

the Lord your God, is with you, and promises never to leave nor forsake you and Luke 10:19 "Behold,I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and NOTHING shall by any means hurt you."

You may say, "I am not worried about being hurt." I say, "Yes you are, you're worried about hurt: feelings, reputation, image, emotional, mental, and or physical pain. BUT GOD says "NOTHING shall by any means hurt you."

You may say, "I am not struggling with temptation, I am struggling with an unexpected and difficult situation."

If you are struggling, and not resting, you are struggling with temptation.

You are being tempted in;  not taking God at his word, in not trusting him whole heartily, in your not acknowledging his presence and willingness to help and direct your paths.

For this may have been an unexpected occurrence for you, but with God, NOTHING is unexpected.