The struggle within-

"Temptation is not sin, but yielding to tempation is sin."

"God tests us to confirm our faith, the devil tempts us to make us fall".

Great reminders. There is a "bottom line" when it comes to temptation. The Bible promises an out every time (1 Corinthians 10:13). And, we can take heart to know that Jesus Christ was tempted in every way we have been, yet was without sin (Hebrews 4:15-16). Listen now to what the Bible says we can do, pretty awesome: "Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of GRACE, that we may obtain MERCY and find grace to HELP in time of NEED" (obvisouly, my emphasis added to Hebrews 4:16).

There is a place you can go when tempted. That place offers help. The throne is not just some distant place that houses those who don't know what we are going through. The throne houses the One who walked where we walked, was confronted with the temptations and trials of this life, and is residence to the only One to ever pass through without sin. This is the same Jesus that says he prays for us. Wow.

There is so much opportunity to escape temptation. There is ample room for mercy and grace when you need the help. The throne room calls out to you to deny the lures of temptation and embrace the One who can help you "stand up under it". Today, this week....you can be an overcomer. Don't try it in your own strength. Lean on His. He resides in the Heavenlies and His mercies are new every single day.