Days of Desperation

Over the course of my lifetime and ministry, I have witnessed many people living through desperate situations. These situations caused individuals, families and congregations to take bold steps to move through the time of desperation. In America we view those who live in desperation as failures. We often fail ourselves to realize that God has a purpose for our situation and that He is capable of bringing much good out of it. Most economists agree that the United States is living through the worst economic downturn since The Great Depression. These days have led many people to the point of desperation. If we only look at our circumstances we may miss what God is trying to teach us through that valley.

In my lifetime I have experienced many "valley" experiences. There were days that Satan wanted me to believe that God had forgotten my name. There were also many times that I was guilty of focusing on my circumstances and not looking for God's divine purpose. The Psalmist wrote in Psalm 63:1, "God, You are my God; I eagerly seek You. I thirst for You; my body faints for You in a land that is dry, desolate, and without water." We can regularly find ourselves in places where there is no water and our souls long for refreshing. It is during those times that we must remain steadfast and solid in our commitment to Christ. He has promised that He would never leave us (Hebrews 13:6) and that He never changes (Malachi 3:6). When Satan tries to remind you of your problems, just take a few moments and remind him of God's promises! Then you'll find yourself on some shoutin' ground! Let's stay strong brothers and sisters! At any moment we could behold the face of the risen Son of God!

Pastor Brent
Proverbs 30:5