RQ: Chapter 2, Grace Amazing, by Steve McVey

Chapter 2: God Will Put More on You Than You Can Bear

God didn't choose for the people to cross the Jordan River into Canaan when it would be difficult. He waited until it would be impossible for them to do it themselves.

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They both faced circumstances that were impossible to find a way through without a miracle. Impossible situations -- those are the kind that God likes to create for those who follow Him. It is only when a believer has come to the end of confidence in his own ability to navigate his way that he will enter into the land where Go

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1 Corinthians 10:13: "No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able; but with the temptation will provide a way of escape also, that you make be able to endure it." While it's a good verse, it doesn't disprove my assertion that God will put greater burdens on you than you can bear. First Corinthians 10:13 is talking about temptation to sin, not burdens. It's true that God will not allow you to be tested beyond your ability to endure, but the same can't be said about troubles He allows in your life.

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The thing that He finds most attractive in man is weakness and the realization of the need to be completely sustained by Him alone.

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We may reason that if we do the right things God will be pleased and bless us, but God doesn't care about what we do unless it is an expression of the union life we share with Him.