Topic: OVERCOMING THE VOICES OF DISCOURAGEMENT – By Dr. Jeff Schreve – From His Heart 30 APRIL 2024

Topic: OVERCOMING THE VOICES OF DISCOURAGEMENT – By Dr. Jeff Schreve – From His Heart 30 APRIL 2024

OVERCOMING THE VOICES OF DISCOURAGEMENT

But encourage one another day after day, as long as it is still called “Today,” lest any one of you be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.
Hebrews 3:13

A while back, I had lunch with a well-known Christian leader. This man is a dynamic preacher, a brilliant thinker, and a respected statesman for the cause of Christ. As with anyone who takes a strong stand for Jesus, this man is not without his detractors. He has some vocal enemies who publicly vilify and criticize him at every turn.

While I was talking with him over lunch, I asked him how he handled all the vicious criticisms that come his way. His answer shocked me. “Jeff,” he said, “I often wonder why the Lord puts me in these situations. seeing that I am one who gets easily discouraged.” Wow. I always thought this guy was impervious to the hurtful remarks and comments of people. After his confession, I felt an immediate kinship with him because I also fight the demons of discouragement. Do you?

THE DEVIL’S LETHAL WEAPON

My Associate Pastor once shared with me that the devil’s favorite and most lethal of weapons is the weapon of discouragement. If he can get you discouraged, he can get steal your joy and excitement about the Christian life and doing the will of God.

Discouragement is the first step down the dark, lonely road of despair. Many a person has thrown in the towel on marriage. on ministry. on career. on dreams. on taking a step of faith. all because of discouragement.

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