~~~ Wisdom to Escape the Wilderness Reflections ~~~ DEPRESSION is - TopicsExpress



          

~~~ Wisdom to Escape the Wilderness Reflections ~~~ DEPRESSION is sin because whatever is not of faith is sin, and depression does not embrace faith. It takes faith to inherit the promises of God. Some chemical and biological problems can cause depression, but most of the depression that we suffer has a spiritual root. A victory over every spiritual stronghold was gained for us at the cross. We must not be satisfied with anything less than a complete victory over depression, and determine that we are going to view every situation with faith, not doubt. If we are getting tired of the wilderness, it is time to review the promises of God, and encourage ourselves in His faithfulness. Depression basically comes from seeing our situation from the dark side. This happens whenever we stop looking through the eyes of faith. Depression caused ten of the twelve spies who were sent to look over the Promised Land to come back with an evil report (Num. 13:32 KJV) It is interesting that their report of the land was true, and was basically the same report given by the two faithful spies, Joshua and Caleb. However, the ten saw the obstacles as being too great for them to overcome, while Joshua and Caleb believed they could be overcome since God was on their side. In both cases, it was not what they saw that differed, but how they saw it. Like the first generation of Isreal to come out of Egypt, many Christians never walk in the promises of God to which they are called because they fall into grumbling and complaining. Sadly, many succumb to this just before they are about to be released from the wilderness. Having been there so long, the temptation to doubt is the greatest then. The fastest way out of the wilderness is to be thankful, even for the wilderness. We enter the Lords gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise (Ps 100:4). Lets determine that we are going to abide in Him in every area of our lives, and we can do this by being thankful for everything. Lets war against any tendency to complain about anyone or anything, but rather in all things give thanks. Lets enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise-and stay there.
Posted on: Sat, 23 Nov 2013 00:07:01 +0000

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