Daily Devotion-Be Proactive

O turn to me and have mercy and be gracious to me;

grant strength (might and inflexibility to temptation)

to Your servant and save the son of Your handmaiden.

Psalm 86:16

Jesus warned His disciples about all that He was to go through, because He knew it would be difficult for them too. He said," Pray that you will not be tempted" (see Matthew 6:13, 26:41). He did not say, " Wait to pray until you have been tempted, or until you have given into temptation, or until you are up to your neck in sin and perversion!" Jesus teaches us to be proactive, which Webster defines as acting in anticipation of future problems, needs, or changes."

Many Israelites had already dies from snake bites before the rest of them finally said, "pray for us, Moses, for we have sinned" (see Numbers 21:4-9) They should have recognized their need for God's help much sooner than they did! Do not wait until you are in trouble to seek God. Ask Him to keep you from being tempted to sin today.

Starting Your Day Right- Joyce Meyer