Way of Escape

My Phillip age 19,
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, football

“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, so that you will be able to endure it!” 

(1 Cor. 10:13 NASB)

            At 13, my husband, Phillip, promised God he’d never taste alcohol – a vow he kept religiously through high school, college, and young adulthood.

            On a mission trip to Ukraine in 1994, however, Phillip faced a challenging dilemma: he found himself in a church service that used wine in the Lord’s supper and was told that it would be offensive if he refused the elements.

What was a man to do?  PRAY!

Phillip talked to God as the cup passed from brethren to brethren. Just before it reached him, someone opened the sanctuary door and asked, “Will some of you come help with the children? Over 600 kids have come for children’s church!”

            Phillip was the first to volunteer. 

The Lord indeed provided a way of escape and helped His son keep a promise. What a mighty God we serve! Praise ye the Lord!