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Dealing with Disappointment

Dealing with Disappointment

Introduction:

No matter who you are, you have experienced disappointment at some time in your life. Maybe it was a job you didn’t get, a relationship that failed, a business that went under, a grade that you didn’t make. The list could go on.

Disappointment can be defined as “the feeling of sadness caused by one’s hopes or expectations not being fulfilled.” Hope deferred makes the heart sick. (Proverbs 13:12) Since disappointment happens to all of us, we want to make sure it doesn’t turn into discouragement, then disillusionment, then depression and finally defeat.

Let us turn our attention to those in the Bible who suffered disappointment and learn what we can from their experiences.

Body:

I. Those Who Experienced Disappointment

· Moses was disappointed by his own brethren. (Acts 7:23-28) He was disappointed with his circumstances. (Acts 7:29)

· Job was disappointed with his wife (Job 2:9) and his friends (Job 16:2).

· David had one of his sons, Amnon, rape his half-sister, Tamar. (II Samuel 13) His son, Absalom, murdered his brother, Amnon. (II Samuel 13) A close advisor, Ahithophel, betrayed him. (II Samuel 15) His own son, Absalom, tried to kill him. (II Samuel 15)

· Jesus disciples were disappointed that Jesus didn’t come to end the Roman oppression. (Luke 24:21)

· Jesus had one of the twelve apostles betray Him; His own brothers didn’t believe in Him at first; (John 7:3-5) and His own countrymen rejected Him. (Mark 6:1,3)

· So we all face disappointments at times. The question is: How do we deal with it? 

II. Dealing with Disappointment

· With others (Psalm 118:8-9) Remember that others are not perfect, but God is and can always be trusted. (Psalm 146:1-4) God knows our disappointments and difficulties. (Psalm 34:15-17)

· With self Jesus knows disappointments will come but He is more powerful than anything we face. (John 16:33, I John 4:4) These disappointing experiences will work out for our good if we continue to love the Lord. (Romans 8:28)

Conclusion:

We can learn to deal with disappointment in our lives by remembering God’ s faithfulness and keeping our eyes focused on our goal – a home in heaven.

 Bobby Stafford

December 29, 2013

 

 

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