1st 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.
It’s because of God’s mercy, and not because of any inherent goodness on our part, why anyone would be saved. God only permits us to be tempted to the extent that we could resist by His grace, but even in such instances of victory, we should never lose sight of the fact that it is the gift of God through Christ that grants an abundant entrance into His kingdom.
Thus, as we end, let’s keep our heads lifted to the skies, let us seek the presence and power of God always, and let us with humble and grateful hearts, make the most of the opportunities God grants to us in Jesus, for it is His grace that enables, provides, and sustains, all those who put their trust in Him.
Therefore, we will end with the very same passage we began with, for we must never ever forget what God has done, and is doing for us in the heavens through Christ.
Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God. 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!