The most depressing day

The most depressing day

Bible: Exodus 6:1-9

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Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid”
(MATTHEW 14:27).

Scientists have worked out that the most depressing day of the year is in the third week of January. It’s cold, dark and wet. Everyone is back to school or work after holidays. And everyone feels low. Long ago in Egypt, God’s people had big hopes that Moses would rescue them from slavery. But their hopes were dashed when Moses’ good intentions led to even worse work conditions. Instead of getting freedom, the people were worked even harder by slave drivers. They had to make the same amount of bricks with less stuff to make them from. Moses said to God, “Ever since I went to Pharaoh to speak in your name, he has brought trouble on this people, and you have not rescued your people at all” (EXODUS 5:23). As Moses and the Israelites were about to learn, God’s rescue plans sometimes don’t kick in until the very last minute—when all we’ve got left is God. If things seem to be going from bad to worse for you, making you feel low and depressed, remember that God always hears and answers us—but it’s in His time, not ours. He will show Himself to be strong, loving and with you every step of the way.

WHEN YOU FEEL HOPELESS,

TURN TO THE GOD OF HOPE.

                                      Youth Edition – Our Daily Bread Ministries