God never asks you to do what you can't, but he does expect you to do what you can.

I have strength for all things in Christ who empowers me, (I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses inner strength into me: I am self-sufficient in Christ's sufficiency).
(Phil. 4:13 AMP)

When Napoleon's school mates made fun of him because of his humble upbringing and poverty, he devoted himself entirely to his books. He quickly advanced to the top of his class in scholarship, and commanded their respect. He was regarded as one of the brightest students in his class.

Through the pit and the dungeon, Joseph came to the throne.

Hosea loved and cared for an unfaithful wife out of obedience to God.

Sir Walter Raleigh wrote "The History of the World" during a 13-year imprisonment.

John Bunyan wrote "Pilgrim's Progress" in the Bedford jail.

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