"Living Light: Conquering Disappointment, Depression and Doubt" - John 12:46

"I have come into the world as light, so that whoever believes in me may not remain in darkness." -  John 12:46 ESV

 

A) Everyone has dark days… 

1) Dark days of disappointment. Job 30:26

2) Dark days of distress. Ps. 22:1

3) Dark days of doubt.  John 12:35 

4) Dark days of depression. Lam 3:19, Ps. 88:18 

 

What is the antidote? - 2 Sam. 22:29 

B. How does Christ dispel my darkness? 

1) He will encourage me when I am disappointed.  Ps. 34:18, Jer. 29:11 

2) He will strengthen me when I am distressed. Phil. 4:13, Ps. 23:4 

3) He will guide me when I am doubtful.  John 8:12, Ps. 119:105 

4) He will change me when I am depressed.  Eph. 5:13-14, Eph 5:9 

LIFE APPLICATION  - 1 John 2:8 

Do you want to leave the dark days? Then you must choose to start living in the light.