“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” (1 Corinthians 10:13).

Yesterday we read of Jayson who deliberately disobeyed his dad’s curfew.  Dad was waiting for him as he returned home.  After meting out Jayson’s discipline, Dad was stern in saying, “And please don’t say you couldn’t help it and that it’s not your fault.” Dad then quoted and applied the verse you read today.  As I told you yesterday, Dad headed off to work early in the morning before there was much traffic.  Living in the upper section of the hills overlooking the city, Dad was just about the only one on the road.  The posted speed limit is 55mph.  Nearly every morning Dad made up a little time on the travel commute and would reach speeds of 65 to 70mph on that stretch of roads. That morning a State Highway Patrolman sat on the bottom of that stretch of road and clocked him at 71mph.  In discussing the situation with the Trooper, Dad caught himself saying, “The road is on a sharp decline.  It’s not my fault; I couldn’t help it.” To the Trooper’s surprised, Dad stopped, burst out laughing, and then seriously said, “Officer, last night I told my teenager not to use that excuse on me.  There’s no temptation that takes you but is common to man.  It’s a Bible verse, Officer, and now I need to apply it to myself.  I’m to blame.  Write me the ticket.”

For today:  Let’s not hide behind, “I can’t help it. It’s not my fault.” God is faithful and will make a way of escape for us.