So let the one who thinks he is standing be careful that he does not fall. No trial has overtaken you that is not faced by others. And God is faithful: He will not let you be tried beyond what you are able to bear, but with the trial will also provide a way out so that you may be able to endure it. (1 Corinthians 10:13 — NET)
We need to be careful of being over-confident and proud. Satan prowls around like a roaring lion seeking people that he can devour, and he has destroyed many people who at one point were stronger and more experienced than we are, so we need to humbly remind ourselves that we are nothing without the Lord Jesus Christ. No one can afford to assume that sin and the devil have no hope of sneaking into his life — we are all sinners, and in need of God’s forgiveness and strength.
On the other hand, we can never throw a pity party for ourselves and believe the lie that our problems are worse than anyone else’s. Whatever trial we are experiencing, others around the world are experiencing also, and we all have what it takes to conquer. God will not allow us to be tried beyond what we are able to bear — in other words, your problems are the size of your faith. It may not feel that way at the moment, but we cannot trust our feelings. God’s promise is what we have to stand on.
Because of this, we need to be bold, determining that we will never be defeated. When we are confident in face of temptation, we will attract God’s power. God will provide a way out of each and every situation. At times the “way out” will be to run away from temptation like Joseph, when his master's wife tried to seduce him (Genesis 39:12). At other times the “way out” will be supernatural strength from God that empowers us to triumph over our trial. Other times it will be uncommon wisdom that gives us crystal clear vision about what is the right thing to do, or a person that God sends to warn, teach, or encourage. However it happens, God will come through for us!
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