When temptations come.... and they absolutely will. God's promise to us in this passage is that He has provided a means for us to escape. He is faithful even when we are faithless.  

When we are satisfied by God, no tempting counterfeit form of fulfillment seems alluring. Paul warns us through his words to the Corinthian church to flee idolatry. But, Why? So that we can be fully satisfied in Christ. When we are, we won't hesitate to lay down a desire or right when we have an opportunity to love in the process. 

We are not called to please people, but we are called to love them. 
Carrying God to the world around us demands a sacrifice. It's a costly calling to be the body of Christ. 

This call to be the body of Christ can only be fulfilled by the spirit of God. Why would we forfeit our unity and peace in the spirit for anything? 

I hope this encourages you in a week of high tension and stress. 
Lean into the source of our hope today! 

You are loved. 
Tori