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Hope During Desperate Circumstances

In times of despair, turning to God becomes our beacon of hope. This article draws lessons from David's life, emphasizing how faith helped him overcome incredible challenges, from battling giants to overcoming personal tragedies. Scriptures remind us that wisdom and strength can be found in God. David faced fierce enemies, personal loss, and moral failures, yet he consistently sought God's mercy and help. Explore how God's promises reassure us that with His strength, we can withstand life's trials and emerge resilient.

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Hope During Desperate Circumstances

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  1. Hope During Desperate Circumstances www.HebronChurchofChrist.com

  2. Hope During Desperate Circumstances • You are doomed to failure… • If you do not turn to God for wisdom, • Jas. 1:2-8 • If you disbelieve His promise, • 1 Cor. 10:13 • If you turn from the way of righteousness, • 2 Pt. 2:21

  3. Hope During Desperate Circumstances • God helps His people, Phil. 4:13 • Not exempt from troubles • Must live in this world – influence it • Helps us grow

  4. Hope During Desperate Circumstances David’s Example God’s Promise

  5. Hope During Desperate Circumstances David’s Example • Endangered by wild animals, • 1 Sam. 17:34-36 • Dangers of everyday life • Found strength from the Lord

  6. Hope During Desperate Circumstances David’s Example • Life threatened by Goliath, • 1 Sam. 17:42-44 • Enemies of the Lord’s people • Enemies in life • Trusted in God, 1 Sam. 17:45-47

  7. Hope During Desperate Circumstances David’s Example • Saul wanted to kill him, • 1 Sam. 18:8, 9; 19:1 • Superior turns & attacks • Found help in the Lord, • 1 Sam. 19:11; Psa. 59

  8. Hope During Desperate Circumstances David’s Example • Mired himself in sin, 2 Sam. 11:4, 24 • Adultery • Murder • Repentance, Psa. 51:1-4

  9. Hope During Desperate Circumstances David’s Example • Child was sick & died, 2 Sam. 12:15, 19 • Sickness • Death • Sought God’s mercy, 2 Sam. 12:16

  10. Hope During Desperate Circumstances David’s Example • Daughter raped, 2 Sam. 13:11-14 • Tragedy to child • Family problems

  11. Hope During Desperate Circumstances David’s Example • Son murdered by another son, • 2 Sam. 13:28, 29 • Vengeance • Murder of a child

  12. Hope During Desperate Circumstances David’s Example • Son threatened his life & kingdom, • 2 Sam. 15:13, 14 • Rebellion of child • Upheaval of life • Help in God, Psa. 3:1-4

  13. Hope During Desperate Circumstances God’s Promise • God is on our side, who can defeat us? • Rom. 8:31-34 • Cannot overpower God • Son given; everything given • Cannot be charged • Cannot be condemned

  14. Hope During Desperate Circumstances God’s Promise • Nothing can separate us from Christ’s love, • Rom. 8:35 • Tribulations • Distress • Persecution • Famine & nakedness • Peril • Sword

  15. Hope During Desperate Circumstances God’s Promise When we are committed to Him, He is committed to us Rom. 8:36, 37

  16. Hope During Desperate Circumstances God’s Promise • Nothing can take us away from the Lord, • Rom. 8:38, 39 • Death • Life • Angels • Principalities or powers • Things present • Things to come • Height, depth • Any created thing

  17. Hope During Desperate Circumstances • You are doomed to failure… • If you do not turn to God for wisdom, • Jas. 1:2-8 • If you disbelieve His promise, • 1 Cor. 10:13 • If you turn from the way of righteousness, • 2 Pt. 2:21

  18. Hope During Desperate Circumstances I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Phil. 4:13

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