Blessings to All….
I did not take the time to google the author named David Lloyd-Jones, but he made a most interesting statement. He wrote: “Spiritual depression or unhappiness in the Christian Life is very often due to our failure to realize the greatness of the Gospel.” While his statement was not a blanket condemnation for Christians who struggle with depression, he did provide the answer for many, if not all of the issues that confront us; the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
The Gospel is not only the “power unto salvation,” but the merit of the Gospel of Jesus Christ is altogether the strength and authority we need that arrests the powers of doubt, hopelessness, bewilderment, as well as depression. What we’ve been given in the gift of the Gospel is hope, renewal, guidance, and in every way, the assurance that we are not alone in whatever we face.
Here’s a question then based upon what was just stated; aren’t you thankful that there’s a way out? Aren’t you glad that God has provided for every believer—and even for those who struggle with doubt—that in the Gospel of Jesus the Christ we have help? What a joy there is in knowing that there is nothing in our life that is too hard for our God.
Having said this, if you are in a dark or difficult place now, get ready for a Word from the Lord purposed to bring about your relief. Please—in preparation for Sunday’s message—study 1 Kings 19:1-10.
Peace,
Pastor Mark W. Thompson
