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When All Hope Seems Lost, God Shows Up Series
Contributed by Samuel Arimoro on Jan 20, 2025 (message contributor)
Summary: Life often brings moments when all hope seems lost, and we find ourselves in situations beyond human solutions. Yet, these moments are often when God intervenes to reveal His power and glory.
Title: WHEN ALL HOPE SEEMS LOST, GOD SHOWS UP
By Rev. Samuel Arimoro
Main Text: Ezekiel 37:11-14
Supporting Texts: Psalm 34:18, Luke 7:11-15, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
INTRODUCTION:
Life often brings moments when all hope seems lost, and we find ourselves in situations beyond human solutions. Yet, these moments are often when God intervenes to reveal His power and glory. The Bible is filled with accounts of how God showed up when people were at their lowest, transforming despair into hope, and impossibilities into testimonies. This message explores the faithfulness of God in hopeless situations and His ability to turn things around for His glory.
1. GOD SPECIALIZES IN HOPELESS SITUATIONS
a) God’s Power Over Death.
He brings life to dead situations, as seen in Ezekiel’s vision of dry bones (Ezekiel 37:3-5).
b) God’s Timing is Perfect.
He shows up at the right time to glorify Himself (John 11:21-23).
c) God’s Power is Limitless.
Nothing is too difficult for Him to handle (Jeremiah 32:27).
d) God Restores What is Lost.
He is a God of restoration and renewal (Joel 2:25-26).
e) Biblical Example: Sarah and Abraham received a child at the time they thought it was impossible (Genesis 18:10-14).
2. WHEN HOPE SEEMS LOST, REMEMBER GOD’S PROMISES
a) God is Faithful to His Word.
His promises are yes and amen (2 Corinthians 1:20).
b) His Promises Sustain Us.
The Word of God is a source of hope in challenging times (Psalm 119:49-50).
c) God Does Not Forget His Children.
He remembers His covenant with His people (Exodus 2:24-25).
d) God’s Promises are Eternal.
They remain unchanging through all generations (Isaiah 40:8).
e) Biblical Example: The Israelites were delivered from Egypt because God remembered His promise to Abraham (Exodus 6:5-8).
3. HOW TO RESPOND WHEN HOPE SEEMS LOST
a) Call Upon the Lord.
God answers those who call on Him in their distress (Psalm 50:15).
b) Trust in God’s Sovereignty.
Trust that God’s plans are for your good (Romans 8:28).
c) Engage in Worship and Prayer.
Worship shifts focus from the problem to the greatness of God (Acts 16:25-26).
d) Wait on the Lord.
Waiting on God renews strength and brings direction (Isaiah 40:31).
e) Biblical Example: The widow of Zarephath trusted God through Elijah’s word, and her situation turned around (1 Kings 17:12-16).
4. TESTIMONIES OF GOD SHOWING UP IN HOPELESS SITUATIONS
a) Lazarus’ Resurrection.
Jesus brought life to Lazarus after four days in the grave (John 11:38-44).
b) The Widow of Nain.
Jesus restored her only son to life when hope seemed lost (Luke 7:11-15).
c) The Woman with the Issue of Blood.
She found healing after twelve years of suffering and rejection (Mark 5:25-34).
d) Job’s Restoration.
God restored Job’s losses and blessed him double for his faith (Job 42:10).
e) Biblical Example: Peter’s miraculous deliverance from prison when all hope seemed lost (Acts 12:6-11).
5. GOD WILL SHOW UP FOR YOU
a) Trust His Faithfulness.
God will not leave or forsake you (Deuteronomy 31:6).
b) Believe in His Power.
All things are possible to those who believe (Mark 9:23).
c) Hold onto His Promises.
His Word will accomplish what it was sent to do (Isaiah 55:11).
d) Expect a Testimony.
Your current test will become your testimony (Psalm 126:1-3).
e) Biblical Example: Paul’s shipwreck turned into an opportunity to demonstrate God’s power and protection (Acts 27:21-25).
CONCLUSION:
When all hope seems lost, remember that God specialises in turning impossible situations around. He is the God of the final hour, and His power is made perfect in our weakness. Trust Him, hold onto His promises, and know that He will show up in your situation, bringing deliverance, restoration, and joy.
PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, strengthen my faith to trust You in hopeless situations.
2. Father, let Your Word bring life to every dead area of my life.
3. Lord, turn every test into a testimony in my life.
4. Father, restore everything I have lost, in Jesus’ name.
5. Lord, show up in my situation and glorify Your name.
6. Father, renew my strength as I wait on You.
7. Lord, let Your promises be fulfilled in my life.
8. Father, break every chain of despair and hopelessness in my life.
9. Lord, let Your presence bring light to my darkest moments.
10. Father, make my life a living testimony of Your power.
