1 Corinthians 10:13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

Daddy, can I help you?” It was my four-year-old daughter, Emery, who was watching me carry containers of Christmas decorations down from the attic. I said, “Sure, Emery,” and she picked up a small rubber tote and headed towards the living room. About half-way down the stairs, obviously exhausted, she looked up and said, “Daddy, I can’t carry this anymore, it’s too heavy.” Now, I didn’t say, “Listen, sweetie, you started this, so pick up that container right now and finish what you started!” I’m not going to be that cruel to her! I took the container out of her hands because I knew it was too heavy for her to handle. As her dad, I understood what her limits were and helped her carry the load.

I am so glad our heavenly Father knows our limits as well and comes to help us out in the middle of life’s troubles. I know all too well how hard it is to stick it out during difficult times when life seems far too heavy and there is no end in sight. Most of the time we feel like giving up… like we can’t go on. However, the Word of God reminds us that “God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.” I want you to know that this verse is talking about more than just temptations. In the original Greek, the word translated as “temptation” actually means all kinds of trials that come our way in life.

Do you ever feel like you’re in the middle of trials almost every day? The trouble with problems is that they have the ability to drain us of our  emotionally, physically, and spiritual strength. That’s when our enemy likes to launch his attack. When we are at our weakest, he bothers us with thoughts like: “How could a God of love allow this to happen to me”.

In our down times, and when our load has reached its limit, let us remember that one of God’s names is Jehovah Jireh, my provider. He always lives up to His name, and He stands ready to provide for us until He has finished His work in the trial. He will give us a peace that passes all understanding as we trust and rely on Him. He gives wisdom when we ask for it so we understand better what we are going through. He gives us the assurance that He will never leave us nor forsake us; He is a very present help in our times of troubles.

So, keep your head up! Our trials and troubles have not gone unnoticed by the One who comes to help when it seems as though it is too much to bear. The God who knows your limit promises to limit your load!