March 15, 2025

It’s a great joy to see our kids grow, and also when they improve in certain skills. When our kids first started swimming, they could barely stay on the surface of the water, and they would get scared if their feet would not touch the bottom of the pool. The kids would depend on flotation devices or hold on to me. I think many of you can relate to that. Once the kids started to get used to the water, I would challenge them to more difficult skills. They would swim for few feets, and I would assure them I will catch them right away. Other times, I would have them jump into the pool deeper than their height. I promised I would catch them. With fear, they would jump in, and I would catch them. After a few times, they gained their confidence, and they did not need my help anymore! Once they overcame their challenges, playing in the water became easier for them.

Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 10:13, “No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.” Challenges and struggles come our way in life, and there’s no way for us to avoid them. They do come. God give us the power to overcome them, and once we overcome them, the things of life will become more manageable. I can’t say that this will be the case every singe time, for every single one of you. But what is certain is that when we hold on to God, He will not give up on us and will give each one the strength and help to overcome, making you bigger than you were before and your faith in God growing more and more!

I have been gone for two Sabbaths, I will be back to see you all again next week. I miss my church family very much. See you soon, and happy Sabbath!

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