Hey, if you have a copy of the Scripture 2 Peter chapter 1 is where we're going to be today,

chosen as my text, some verses that will help us to see that there is in the resurrection story

power to overcome gloominess and despair. Taking that as my subject matter today,

the power to overcome gloominess and despair and what I'm really trying to say is that we have an

answer to this common situation and dilemma that we face. What to do when you feel stuck?

What do you do when you feel stuck? Peter tells us, beginning in the 12th verse of his first chapter

of his second epistle, he says, for this reason, I will not be negligent to remind you always

of these things, though you know and are established in the truth. Yes, I think it is right,

as long as I am in this tent to stir you up by reminding you, knowing that shortly I must put

off my tent just as our Lord Jesus Christ showed me. Moreover, I will be careful to ensure that you

always have a reminder of these things after my decease. For we did not follow cunningly devised

fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were I

witnesses of his majesty. For he received from God the Father, honor and glory when such a voice

came to him from the excellent glory, this is my beloved son in whom I am well pleased.

And we heard this voice which came from heaven when we were with him on the holy mountain.

And so we have the prophetic word confirmed which you do well to heed as a light that shines

in a dark place until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

Knowing this first, that no prophecy is of private interpretation or scripture for prophecy never

came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.

If in faith you're excited about learning about more about the power to overcome

gloominess and despair and you're grateful for God's word, could you just let heaven know just

for a quick minute. There is such strength in the public reading of scripture.

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