Weekly Devotional - Samantha
"For I do not want you to be unaware, brothers and sisters, that our ancestors were all under the cloud and all passed through the sea..."
— 1 Corinthians 10:1 (CSB)
Marriage isn’t just a contract—it’s a calling.
For many years, I didn’t understand that. It felt like a piece of paper, a legal tie-in with tax implications. But through deep struggles, painful seasons, and most of all—coming to know Jesus—I’ve learned marriage is sacred. It’s not a fallback plan for loneliness or a reward for doing life “right.”
It’s a divine reflection.
A picture of Christ and the Church.
A covenant meant to shine light into the dark and offer a beacon of hope for others.
Paul reminds us in 1 Corinthians 10:6, “Now these things occurred as examples to keep us from setting our hearts on evil things as they did. “ We are to learn from those who came before us. I see that clearly now: marriage has a purpose far beyond personal happiness.
It’s where growth and healing happen—together.
It’s for holiness.
Temptation is nothing new. Paul lays it bare in verses 7–10, reminding us how the Israelites gave in to idolatry, sexual immorality, testing God, and grumbling….
“Do not be idolaters, as some of them were; as it is written: “The people sat down to eat and drink and got up to indulge in revelry. We should not commit sexual immorality, as some of them did—and in one day twenty-three thousand of them died. We should not test Christ, as some of them did—and were killed by snakes. And do not grumble, as some of them did—and were killed by the destroying angel.”
Swap the wilderness for modern life, and it’s not so different. Sexual temptation today shows up in both bold, and subtle ways—TV shows, social media, barely-there outfits, flirtatious work interactions, and porn that promises pleasure but robs peace. Whether you’re single, dating, or married, the pressure is real. Satan whispers that what you have isn’t enough. That someone else could make you feel more desired, more satisfied, more alive. But verse 13 is the promise we cling to: “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to humanity. God is faithful, and He will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able.”
There is always a way out—an exit route lined with truth, accountability, and grace. Our job is to take it. To talk honestly with each other. To cut off access. To run when needed. Because what God has for us—purity, intimacy, and healing—is always better than what the world offers.
Reflection Questions:
Where in your life—married or single—do you sense God offering you a “way out” of temptation right now?
What guardrails (or honest conversations) need to be in place to protect your heart and relationship?
Do you believe that your story—no matter what’s behind you—can still reflect the beauty of God’s design?
~Sam Mosca
— 1 Corinthians 10:1 (CSB)
Marriage isn’t just a contract—it’s a calling.
For many years, I didn’t understand that. It felt like a piece of paper, a legal tie-in with tax implications. But through deep struggles, painful seasons, and most of all—coming to know Jesus—I’ve learned marriage is sacred. It’s not a fallback plan for loneliness or a reward for doing life “right.”
It’s a divine reflection.
A picture of Christ and the Church.
A covenant meant to shine light into the dark and offer a beacon of hope for others.
Paul reminds us in 1 Corinthians 10:6, “Now these things occurred as examples to keep us from setting our hearts on evil things as they did. “ We are to learn from those who came before us. I see that clearly now: marriage has a purpose far beyond personal happiness.
It’s where growth and healing happen—together.
It’s for holiness.
Temptation is nothing new. Paul lays it bare in verses 7–10, reminding us how the Israelites gave in to idolatry, sexual immorality, testing God, and grumbling….
“Do not be idolaters, as some of them were; as it is written: “The people sat down to eat and drink and got up to indulge in revelry. We should not commit sexual immorality, as some of them did—and in one day twenty-three thousand of them died. We should not test Christ, as some of them did—and were killed by snakes. And do not grumble, as some of them did—and were killed by the destroying angel.”
Swap the wilderness for modern life, and it’s not so different. Sexual temptation today shows up in both bold, and subtle ways—TV shows, social media, barely-there outfits, flirtatious work interactions, and porn that promises pleasure but robs peace. Whether you’re single, dating, or married, the pressure is real. Satan whispers that what you have isn’t enough. That someone else could make you feel more desired, more satisfied, more alive. But verse 13 is the promise we cling to: “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to humanity. God is faithful, and He will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able.”
There is always a way out—an exit route lined with truth, accountability, and grace. Our job is to take it. To talk honestly with each other. To cut off access. To run when needed. Because what God has for us—purity, intimacy, and healing—is always better than what the world offers.
Reflection Questions:
Where in your life—married or single—do you sense God offering you a “way out” of temptation right now?
What guardrails (or honest conversations) need to be in place to protect your heart and relationship?
Do you believe that your story—no matter what’s behind you—can still reflect the beauty of God’s design?
~Sam Mosca
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