Yes, God WILL Give You More Than You Can Handle (Here’s Why)
You’ve probably heard the phrase, “God won’t give you more than you can handle.” It’s meant to comfort, but it can actually put the weight back on you when you’re already overwhelmed. In the video, I explain what the Bible is (and isn’t) promising—and why God’s strength, not yours, is the real hope.
Why the Saying Often Misses
The phrase sounds encouraging, but it can quietly promote self-reliance: “You’ve got this.” Scripture’s comfort is different—it pushes us toward dependence on God, especially when we feel weak.
What 1 Corinthians 10:13 Is Actually About
The verse people quote is about temptation, not a guarantee that life will always feel manageable. God is faithful to provide endurance and a way of escape—so we can obey rather than give in.
How Trials Connect to Temptation
Hard seasons can become moments of temptation—temptation to quit, check out, coast spiritually, or stop serving the Lord. The key issue isn’t the trial itself, but how we respond in it.
What Paul Teaches Us About “More Than We Can Handle”
Paul describes being burdened beyond his strength (2 Cor. 1:8–9) and shows endurance even after being stoned and left for dead (Acts 14:19–22). Sometimes God allows more than we can handle so we learn to rely on Him.
Watch the Video
If you’re in a season that feels like too much, you’re not failing—you’re being invited to deeper dependence. Watch the video to see these passages in context and to be encouraged to take the next faithful step in God’s strength.
