By: Pastor Sola Abiodun
Date: Sunday, July 24th, 2022
Venue: University of Lagos Multi purpose hall
Text: 2 Kings 6:24-30
Beloved, we are in hard times, and these are trying times. The global economy is in shambles; many discouraging things are on the news daily. Sadly, these things have given birth to plenty of children; parts of which are:
1. Depression.
2. Discouragement
3. Mental instability/sickness
4. Anxiety
5. Fear.
6. Backsliding
7. Despair
8. Heaviness of the soul
9. Faithlessness.
… as believers, we need to stand firm.
How do we then stand in times like these?
1. Remember and note down one thing that God has done for you before. (Psalm 126:1-2)
2. Engage in praises to God. (Isaiah 61:3)
3. Focus more on the positives. (Philippians 4:8)
4. Understand that you are victorious ahead of the battle. (2 Corinthians 2:14)
… before your challenges come, victory is guaranteed.
5. Understand the sovereignty of God. (Daniel 3: 16 – 18)
6. Holding on to God’s promises and speaking it out. (2 Corinthians 4:13)
… faith is never quiet; it is a speaking and fighting spirit.
7. Exercise your authority. (Matthew 8: 5-10)
8. Let God know you are trusting in him alone, and he’ll surely sustain you. 1 Kings 17:4-8
Don’t rationalize God; trust Him, and He’ll surely do it for you.