What does a little child do when he sees something that frightens him or confuses him? He doesn’t stand there and try to fight the thing. He will, in fact, hardly look at the thing that frightens him. Rather, the child will quickly run into the arms of his mother. There, in those arms, he is safe.
In exactly the same way, you should turn from the dangers of temptation and run to your God. You and I are very weak. At our best we are very weak. If you, in your weakness, attempt to attack your enemies, you will often find yourself wounded. Just as frequently, you will even find yourself defeated.
In time of temptation, remain by faith in the presence of Jesus Christ. You will find an immediate supply of strength.
This was David’s resource and supports:
“I have set the Lord always before me. Because He is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. Therefore, my heart is glad and my glory rejoices; my flesh also shall rest in hope.” (Psalm 16:8-9)
- Jeanne Guyon
“Experiencing the Depths of Jesus Christ” pp. 85-86
(Jacksonville, FL. SeedSowers Publishing)
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