How to Overcome Discouragement

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In this video Gavin Ortlund preaches a sermon on I Kings 19 about how God's perspective enables us to overcome discouragement.
See the previously sermon on I Kings 17: • How to Persevere in Wi...
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00:00 - Introduction
00:55 - Discouragement
06:55 - Elijah's Fear
18:45 - Elijah's Flight
22:32 - Elijah's Fate
37:06 - Conclusion

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@Luuuuan 5 ай бұрын

As a young depressive man, this sermon came to me in the right time, like Elijah i have prayed so many times for my end, but of course God never do that... I noticed that in my worst moment's, i not only never lose faith but make me look more of the gospel, i am completely in dispair, but nothing will stop my faith in God, thanks for the sermon

@colbybabb77 5 ай бұрын

I don't know if this will help or not. I hope it does. I went through depression during my late teens and early 20's. For me, God had to create a different mindset and help me overcome the depression. He did not deliver me from the depression; he delivered me through it. I'm 39 and have not struggled with depression for over 15 years. It is hard to face these things, but once you conquer them with God, that enemy no longer troubles you. His Grace is always sufficient.

@ogloc6308 5 ай бұрын

Im praying for you brother ❤ God is with you. Keep moving forward!

@isaacarnold3708 5 ай бұрын

Praying for you 🙏 God bless you I know that feeling

@jeremeydwinell1316 5 ай бұрын

I can relate minus the young part

@eternityisreal1978 5 ай бұрын

Taylor Swift is demonic. Everything evil is represented by that evil, demonic thing. Saturated in Satanic symbology

@johnbloedel346 5 ай бұрын

How to overcome despair before 9am on a Monday. Absolutely perfect

@szilardfineascovasa6144 5 ай бұрын

Hahaha!!

@mj6493 5 ай бұрын

Wisdom right there. Respect the librarian.

@thomasrutledge5941 5 ай бұрын

"Librarians are inclusive, welcoming and nurturing individuals who help students find joy and solace within the pages of a good book". - Follett's customer service rep, Grace Kloeckner "Reading Rainbow Theme Song Loop" kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ppx2eKxq1tjeo4U.htmlsi=ZhgdADkVs8SyJGo9

@barbarawinters6844 5 ай бұрын

As a longtime academic librarian, I love your daughter’s work.

@thomasrutledge5941 5 ай бұрын

I have wonderful memories of libraries, librarians, rows & columns of books. I love the atmosphere. It started in my elementary school years. Who knows? I may have pre-incarnate memories contributing to my bibliothekaphilic disposition. =)

@kgebhardt1187 3 ай бұрын

May the Lord bless you and keep you ever nearer to Him, Mr. Ortlund ❤✝ Thank you for serving the Lord and tending to some of His sheep!

@jtbasener8740 5 ай бұрын

These videos came out in the perfect time. Recently, I have been feeling sincerely forgotten and discouraged, but your gentle reminders have brought unprecedented peace. Thank you for this gift. God bless you.

@bradleymarshall5489 5 ай бұрын

Currently attending one of the most devout, non-ideological, and theologically sophisticated protestant Churches I've ever been in downtown Seattle. God really is working everywhere

@lukemoisant3917 4 ай бұрын

What church is this? I’m in the general Seattle area too and have been looking for a church like that for months

@bradleymarshall5489 4 ай бұрын

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@jesuschristbiblebiblestudy 5 ай бұрын

Elijah was not a coward. He did the right thing, in that he distanced himself from Ahab and his wife. The threat here is real that is a clear and present danger, posed by Jezebel. It is plausible, that Elijah is unsure why God granted the great victory at Mt. Carmel, and yet the evil rulers remained. This is one indication, that we are dealing here with real people and real events (not some man-made fiction). Awesome, how God comes through for Elijah. Listening out for God's quiet whisper, is our calling, too, as belivers. God bless you and keep you. Pastor John

@86perfectionist 5 ай бұрын

Thank you pastor Gavin. I've been following your channel for a while now and appreciate the high quality content you faithfully prepare and present. One thing that stuck out to me in this sermon was how often we as Christians neglect taking care of ourselves. This is something I've been battling with - finding a healthy balance between time with God, learning about Him, regular work, family and relaxation. Your words have encouraged me greatly. May the Lord bless this endeavour.

@tsukareppi 5 ай бұрын

The more I watch your videos, the more comforted I am. Thank you for the care you put into your work. And make sure you return your library books on time! 😊

@antoninal7174 5 ай бұрын

This came at just the right moment. I really needed to hear this. I’m deeply grateful to you and to the Lord

@eliaweberruss7040 4 ай бұрын

Wow! Thank you very much Gavin! I rarely could relate that much to a sermon. It's anyway ironic how often in my life I already could relate to the story of my namesake. Apparently, God has humor in his providence, provision and also encouragement...! :)

@ctt59 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Dr. Gavin. I am encouraged. Watched from the Philippines. Praying that God blessess your ministry with more fruit.

@renlamomtsopoe 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for this sermon Gavin. Deeply helpful!

@marjoriegunn2467 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for these two sermons. What a blessing they are! Please do more! I enjoy your other posts, and benefit from them, but please make posting sermons a regular feature! 🙏

@taylore22 5 ай бұрын

I am so thankful for this sermon. I am struggling heavily with discouragement and just pain from abuse and pain in my life. I appreciate your ministry Gavin and it is soooo needed. I am praying God would bless it and that those who could benefit would watch your channel.

@ruec.h.7704 4 ай бұрын

Wow! Pastor, I needed this so much. It has blessed me so richly. Praise God for delivering the message my heart so desperately needed.

@taylore22 5 ай бұрын

Okay I'm at the end of the video now with the joy the Lord gives! The chariot of fire and wind once you said that I laughed and shouted for joy because of how good God is and how amazing He plans things!

@louisreichert8467 2 ай бұрын

oh wow, how I needed almost every word of that sermon! thank you. you've clearly been blessed to be a blessing.

@keepclimbing2015 5 ай бұрын

Gavin, wow! This was so perfectly timed for me. I relate to this all the way down. Thank you so much for your heart and ministry.

@quickattackfilms7923 5 ай бұрын

Praise God for you, my brother. Love these videos so much.

@EthanTripodi 4 ай бұрын

Please do more videos on how to preach and teach like this! The church needs pastor-teachers who can feed them in this way 🙏

@ChildofGod315 5 ай бұрын

God gives wisdom, knowledge and happiness to us all. Even as we are faced with our toughest battles. I’m a single mom raising my two children with special needs. I’m overwhelmed at times because they are all I have. I recently started homeschooling my sons because they were having so many issues in school including bullying. So my hours to work are limited. Every month I’m struggling, struggling to pay rent, struggling buying groceries, struggling to do it all. Yet God gives me strength. He will provide I have faith.

@Sonic2Chronicles 5 ай бұрын

You have no clue how much I needed this today. Thank you for being vulnerable and for this beautiful sermon. I genuinely needed to hear this.

@daisyspencer3906 5 ай бұрын

I could listen to you talk all day, in fact often I do haha

@lawrencecastle2777 5 ай бұрын

What a great and encouraging video! Thank you so much for this, I love that Elijah responds only when the Lord whispers. Amazing how God can work

@bryce8418 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for these sermons Gavin!

@thestraightroad305 5 ай бұрын

I needed this. And because of your previous sermon, I have been able to recognize ravens. I have been traveling a long road of sadness and loneliness for a few years now. Yet God is teaching me, ever affirming his presence and assurance of his purpose and care. I appreciate your work and love listening to your quiet, thoughtful way of sharing the work you have done and the treasure you’ve mined. It is a quiet calm space in my life for a mind too often occupied with worry and what ifs. Thank you so much, Pastor Gavin. May God continue to bless your ministry, family, and closer walk with himself.

@emilyward6100 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your message. I find this scripture gives such hope and encouragement Lamentations 3:21-24 This i recall to mind, Therefore i have hope. Through the Lord’s mercies, we are not consumed, Because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning, Great is your faithfulness. “ The Lord is my portion”, says my soul, “ Therefore i hope in him !”

@jeremeydwinell1316 5 ай бұрын

Thank u for this...this was the EXACT MESSAGE I NEEDED TO HEAR AT THE EXACT TIME I NEED IT..GOD BLESS

@gianni206 5 ай бұрын

So weird that this comes the exact moment I ask the same thing 👀

@againstthetimes 5 ай бұрын

This was a lovely, uplifting, and encouraging sermon, Dr Ortlund! I just want to thank you for taking your time to bring us spiritually uplifting words and I pray that God also keeps you and your family in his loving embrace. I learned quite a few new points from this sermon and you drawing from other commentaries and it has given me a deeper perspective of Elijah! Thank you and God bless you and everyone watching and reading the comments! Also your daughter's set up was so cute! I remember having to check out books from the library the "old fashioned way" with the paper in the sleeve on the inside cover. XD

@susandixson5830 4 ай бұрын

WOW… A keeper… thanks 🙏🏼

@no1ofconsequence936 4 ай бұрын

I'm a writer. I know the discouragement which comes from success. I'll finish a book and go, "Huh, that's it. I'm done with that." There's always another story to write. Sometimes they don't work out, but others go well. I'm glad to know it's not just me who can feel that way.

@darrenplies9034 5 ай бұрын

Word !

@fishtail1129 5 ай бұрын

I think this is something elite and Olympic athletes face when they achieve a lifelong goal. Without that thing that had driven their life they feel lost.

@jayakare 5 ай бұрын

Perfect for Monday morning, im not making a dent, that i know of.....i dont know everything, only God does Also...😂 how cute Love the library card❤

@MrRiosRivers 5 ай бұрын

Liked the video on the library card alone!

@tiffanyjenson7514 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@garnerb.3321 5 ай бұрын

Great video, thanks you for this!

@LoriLev1107 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful!

@daynehaworth9258 5 ай бұрын

Awesome encouragement 👏🏼

@romans1229 5 ай бұрын

Thank you Pastor Gavin for this insight. Can you do a live chat one day? BTW, Make sure you avoid late fees by returning your books on time 🤣

@onepingonlyplease 5 ай бұрын

“Long suffering and mildness of nature”…….to me, that’s heaven. Everything gets tested. Wisdom and strength emerge.

@matthew_scarbrough 4 ай бұрын

26:10 -- Dr. Richard Elliott Friedman posits that the Hebrew should not be translated literally as, "still small voice" (quiet small sound), but dynamically as, "utter silence." Thus, he posits after all this big loud noise, Elijah is struck by... absolutely nothing. And then Elijah realises that God is in the utter silence, and then the tension is broken, "What are you even doing here, Elijah?"

@tategarrett3042 5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for this extremely relevant and pastoral reflection. I was curious what you think about the issue of help often being disdained by the individual and by those around them - for example you mentioned getting counseling at one point in a fairly offhand manor, so I assume you do not feel any stigma against it, but for younger people, especially single young men, I think there is a significant, but relatively hidden aversion to therapy. Many will pay lip-service to it being a good thing and voice their support for therapy, but when it comes down to it, they don't respect people who go to get therapy. Women have no desire to go out with men who are so weak as to need therapy. Men don't see a guy who "needed therapy" as being quite as reliable or worth spending time with.

@thomasrutledge5941 5 ай бұрын

How have religious communities perpetuated religious trauma? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iMx2qa2BqajJeKc.htmlsi=Ezqtllsb8KwI4ghC

@tyleremerson937 4 ай бұрын

What if you've never felt success?

@ledojaeger7474 4 ай бұрын

Rather than seeing what happened as God ‘firing’ Elijah, I rather speculate it as a merciful retirement. Elijah had reached his wit’s end and God says, alright, let’s set up your replacement, and reassure you that all isn’t lost in Israel

@cliftonjr 13 күн бұрын

Superlative

@wondergolderneyes 5 ай бұрын

Can we also get fired from ministry by God by messing up like Elijah did?

@PhrenicosmicOntogeny 5 ай бұрын

Straight up? I can't relate. I have an issue where I struggle to care deeply about much of anything. I don't typically have goals. I've lived my whole life essentially day to day. Sometimes I'll prepare for something for a few weeks or months, but I've never had any kind of long-term aim. There really aren't any major lows, but no highs either. So, I don't have troubles as discussed in the video, but I have my own set, I guess.

@yallcrazy302 5 ай бұрын

Very discouraged and depressed.

@thomasrutledge5941 5 ай бұрын

I'm glad that you're communicating. As a former Christian, I know that most Christians [especially men] are afraid to tell people about their depression. Depression tends to amplify feelings of fear, shame, & guilt. When depressed you feel guilty, even when you haven't done anything wrong.

@romans1229 5 ай бұрын

The Lord delivered me from severe depression. Don’t give up, keep pressing in. You’ll make it 💕

@aussierob7177 5 ай бұрын

Fortunately i belong to the Church (Body of Christ), established by Christ in 33 AD, on the foundation of the apostles, that teaches the fullness of the means of salvation. Hence there is no discouragement.

@knight_of_faith 5 ай бұрын

Hi Gavin, I have no friends. Could you be my friend?

@xanthotest8855 5 ай бұрын

Gavin why are you so enamored with philosophy? I have found it more helpful in my walk to ignore philosophical tropes completely and rely only on scripture. This is leading to all types of error for you