How To Overcome Excuses. Part [16] 03/28/2026 (Morning thought)

Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

[The Great Controversy pp 621] The season of distress and anguish before us will require a faith that can endure weariness, delay, and hunger, a faith that will not faint, though severely tried. The period of probation is granted to all to prepare for that time. Those who exercise but little faith now, are in the greatest danger of falling under the power of Satanic delusions and the decree to compel the conscience.

[The Great Controversy pp 621] And even if they endure the test, they will be plunged into deeper distress and anguish in the time of trouble, because they have never made it a habit to trust in God. The lessons of faith which they have neglected, they will be forced to learn under a terrible pressure of discouragement. We should now acquaint ourselves with God by proving his promises. We should rather dispense with selfish gratifications than neglect communion with God.

[The Great Controversy pp 621] The deepest poverty, the greatest self-denial, with his approval, is better than riches, honors, ease, and friendship without it. We must take time to pray. If we allow our minds to be absorbed by worldly interests, the Lord may give us time by removing from us our idols of gold, of houses, or of fertile lands…. We therefore end with a passage of scripture which confirms what was just read, and it is the will of God that ongoing submission to His will would produce the sterling characters that would be needed during the final conflict of the ages.

Revelation 14:12 Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus. God Bless!

How To Overcome Excuses. Part [15] 03/28/2026 (Evening thought)

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 you are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that you may be able to bear it.

[The Desire of Ages pp 125] While Satan can solicit, he cannot compel to sin. Unless Christ should consent to temptation, He could not be overcome. Not all the power of earth or hell could force Him in the slightest degree to depart from the will of His Father. The tempter can never compel us to do evil. He cannot control minds unless they are yielded to his control. The will must consent, faith must let go its hold upon Christ, before Satan can exercise his power upon us.

In preparation for the great final conflict, the habit of making excuses for our failures should become a thing of the past for as was stated before, persons who will be living at that time, and those who would stand like the brave, with their face to the foe, must have Christ fully formed within, to survive without blemish. In other words, if you’re alive when things go south, you should understand that you will be tempted as if you are the only person living on the planet.

And as such, we must gain the victory over any, and all types of excuses that are made in violating of God’s revealed will. This will call for our definitive choices and decisions now, to submit ourselves to God’s royal way, so that when He may permit situations where the truth can be practiced in keeping your cool under any, and all situations, The Lord will be glorified in you, because faith that isn’t tested cannot be trusted.

1st Corinthians 10:11 Now all these things happened unto them for examples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. 12 Wherefore let him that thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.

May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!