Band aid, Kool Aid, Gator Aid, farm aid, air raid—air raid? (Oops, taking off in the wrong direction with that one. Sorry!)

            Let’s try again: band aid, Kool Aid, Gator Aid, farm aid, financial aid, aid for victims of Hurricane Katrina and Rita, aid for the victims of the latest disaster, aid for AIDS…the list grows longer almost daily. What about aid for those of us trying to live godly lives? Is there any help? Any hope?      

Actually (the favorite word of my two 3-year-old grandchildren), there is. Hebrews 2:18 records, “For since He Himself (referring to Jesus) was tempted in that which He has suffered, He is able to come to the aid (YEAH!!!!!)  of those who are tempted.”  

 Paul told us in 1 Corinthians 10:13, “No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, that you may be able to endure it.”  

It’s mid-week, weary Pilgrim, the time when the crud of our culture begins to build up on us like barnacles on a ship, slowing us down. You began the week with your spiritual batteries charged and ready to take on the world. The batteries are running down now. Go to these two passages of Scripture to get your mid-week recharging. God won’t allow you to be tempted beyond your ability to endure and Jesus actually comes beside you in the temptation to help you say, “NO!” Not a weak, “no” but a roaring

 

“NO WAY!”Hold fast, we’re in this together. And, we’re not alone.

 

Just a few thoughts for your Wednesday.