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When we are tempted God is not only faithful to provide a way of escape, but He often uses the very temptation the enemy intended for our destruction to produce spiritual maturity in us. I best understand how God does this when I compare it to the way an expert in self-defense uses his opponent’s weight and momentum against him. In the same way, God turns the enemy’s attack to our advantage.
“Count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience…that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.”
— James 1:2-4 (NKJV)
Lord Jesus, we thank You for redeeming every situation we face, for turning each one to our eternal advantage. In Your holy name we pray. Amen.