Pattern of Seven: But Rescue Us From the Evil One
"Lead us not into trials which we have not the grace to bear, But rescue us from the evil one.” “But rescue us from the evil one” connects with the previous petition: “Lead us not into temptation” – trials which we have not the grace to bear. Together, they are the third and fourth personal petitions Jesus taught in response to “teach us to pray.” In their placement as the sixth and seventh ... continue reading...
Pattern of Seven: Lead Us Not Into Temptation, Part 2
“Lead us not into trials which we have not the grace to bear.” In the Pattern of Seven, this sixth supplication that Jesus taught His disciples directly relates to the Ruler portion of our human spirit. The Word is clear that Jesus’ great opponent the Adversary, was given permission by the Father to try the Son of God as the Son of man. There was no human match for Jesus. Therefore, how much ... continue reading...
