Don't you think it looked hopeless to the old widow there in Zaraphath, expecting to die after preparing her last meal for Elijah?
I wonder how Israel felt with their backs to the Red Sea and their faces towards the Egyptians.
I suppose Elijah may have felt pretty intimidated being outnumbered 850 to 1 there on Mt. Carmel.
Mary and Martha surely lost hope when Lazarus died.
How many of us trembled at a cancer diagnosis or other sorrow, but God brought us through as He did all those mentioned here. Praise Him.
Never count God out. No matter how dark the night, remember morning is coming and with the morning comes rejoicing - Psa. 30:5.
Isaiah 41:10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
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