What To Do When All Seems Lost, Sat. Nov. 18, 2023

What do you do when all seems lost? Story from Old Testament recalled.

Today we deal with idols such as money, success, fame, and turn away from God. This often happened in the Old Testament. God took his hand of protection off of the Hebrews.

Our idols and evil was initiated in part by the events by 9/11.

Jeremiah the Old Testament prophet addressed problems and evil among his contemporaries, the Hebrews.

Jeremiah 3:22

“Return, faithless people;
    I will cure you of backsliding.”

“Yes, we will come to you,
    for you are the Lord our God.

Things began to turn around. “I hope in him,” or God.

Hope and wait quietly (patiently) for God to act.

God’s compassion and hope and promises will cover all your sins.

We have to go from a “passive” faith to an “active” faith.

“Wait” and “hope” are essential to accomplishing God’s will.

You need to learn that God is faithful. God will give you comfort and peace even in a world that is often evil.

Spend more time with what God has for you, rather than your own miserable situation. Look beyond me, me, me to God’s promises.

Also, lift people up with a smile. A word of encouragement, and think what is positive in God’s comfort and promises. God will never leave you.

God is always ready for us to reach for him.