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Tuesday of the Fourth Week in Lent
God is Faithful

1 Corinthians 10:6-13
6 Now these things occurred as examples to keep us from setting our hearts on evil things as they did. 7 Do not be idolaters, as some of them were; as it is written: "The people sat down to eat and drink and got up to indulge in pagan revelry. 8 We should not commit sexual immorality, as some of them did—and in one day twenty-three thousand of them died. 9 We should not test the Lord, as some of them did—and were killed by snakes. 10And do not grumble, as some of them did—and were killed by the destroying angel.
11 These things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come. 12 So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall! 13 No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.

The lesson of history is that man doesn’t’ learn from history. The recent financial turmoil is a sad reminder of this. The world was drunk, so to speak, when impressive and easy gains were offered. People played the securities markets even though they are known to be of un-sustainable foundations. It is not unlike the self-created and idolatrous belief in the power of the Golden Calf to lead and provide.

Millions of seemingly innocent people have suffered unimaginable loss. Were they innocently enticed by marketing schemes promising attractive and easy gains instead of contentment with the stable returns in cautious savings? It is difficult to admit to it was no less than greed succumbing to the temptation of financial promises.

The wilderness wanderings of the Israelites were written for our instruction. God’s people should listen and take heed. It is scary to witness the collapse of the most august institutions whose names were synonymous with the creation and growth of the modern financial systems.

Would people ever learn from history? While regulations may be necessary, they are not of more value if underlying issue is not recognized and addressed. We must ask for grace to have the courage, humility and honesty to name the true underlying cause of the crisis.

We are exhorted to ask the Lord of wisdom. The Lord does not tempt but man tempts himself in his own weakness and greed (Jas1:5, 12-15). Indeed, the Lord is faithful and will not let you be tempted beyond your own ability. He has kept faith by first sending His only Son to live on earth by walk resolutely against temptations. The “way of escape” is not the absence of temptations by the power of the Cross. Paul declares that we are more than conquerors because of God’s unconditional love (Rom 8:31-39).Our confidence and ability to endure surely comes from this wisdom and this alone!
Commitment:
Lord I surrender my wisdom and human confidence in standing up to temptation through Your faithful provision of “the way of escape”, the Cross of Christ

Prayer:
Lord grant me the peace, wisdom, humility and courage not only to the name the real temptation in life but also to embrace the real “way of escape” in the power of the Cross. Amen.



All Lent Devotion materials are taken from 'Take Up Your Cross' - Daily Devotion for Lent 2009 by Bible Society of Singapore.

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