Billy Graham has this to say about discouragement: “The root of discouragement is unbelief. Perhaps you are discouraged because you think you are not making enough money (and you are not convinced God can supply your needs). Or you are frustrated in your job (and you refuse to believe God can help you be content). Or maybe you are worried about health problems (and you do not even stop to consider that your life is in God’s hands). Discouragement is a large cloud that, like all clouds, obscures the warmth and joy of the sun. In the case of spiritual discouragement, the Son of God, the Lord Jesus, is eclipsed in our lives. Discouragement is satan’s device to thwart the work of God in our lives. Discouragement blinds our eyes to the mercy of God and makes us perceive only the unfavorable circumstances.
There is only one way to dispel discouragement, and it is not in our own strength or ingenuity. It is to turn in faith to God, believing that He loves us and is in control of the future. The Bible says, ‘Wait on the Lord; be of good courage. And He shall strengthen your heart.’ Psalm 27:14”
This past Sunday night, we were also reminded that discouragement is defeated through worship and praise of God. Give a shout out to God or sing Him your favorite song when things start to look down. When we look up, He picks us up and allows us to walk in victory with Him.
There is no time for discouragement but plenty of time for God and celebrating how great He is! See you at the Throne of Mercy with all of our voices of praise!
I love being your pastor, Tommy