Lesson 1

In January 2020, our city faced the biggest flood in its history. P

A newly renovated church in the community had just invested in quality equipment and furniture, but flood waters hit the facilities and caused many material losses. P

I had been a pastor in the community for 12 years, and my heart ached when I witnessed the chaotic aftermath. P

In moments like this, we become plagued by frustration, anguish, and discouragement. P

But the word of God meets us in adversity and strengthens us. P

In 1 Samuel 30, we read about David's intense reaction to Ziklag's destruction. P

He wept and grieved but did not allow his anguish to overwhelm him. P

David's faith in God revived his strength. P

He sought God's guidance and in due course retrieved everything that had been taken. P

This testimony inspired me and the members of the church, reviving our strength so we could move forward and start over. P

We all live through difficult moments, and in such times dejection often tries to settle in our heart s. P

But like David, we can revive our strength in God. P

Let us always pray and carry on, for in God's timing we will surely find renewal. P