Open your eyes, and open your hands to find hope from God in hard times.
We’ve all been there. Rock bottom. The end of our rope. The last straw. During hard times, it often seems like the only option is to throw in the towel.
In Hope for Hard Times, author Magrey deVega examines the lives of the great biblical prophets Elijah and Elisha and reveals a consistent message in their stories: Don’t give up, and don’t lose hope. Trust that God will help you find a way.
When you look closely at the accounts of Elijah and Elisha from 1 Kings 17 to 2 Kings 8, you will find amazing stories of God’s provision. God provides for Elijah, as he faces down opposition in a mountaintop showdown and when he feels alone and ready to give up while hiding in a cave listening for God’s still, small voice. God provides for Elisha, when he brings healing to Naaman and when he is surrounded by enemies and praying for spiritual eyes to be opened to hope.
There is hope for you in hard times. Your story of hurt, heartache, and hopelessness has been heard, and God has a message for you. Read these stories, pray through them, and listen as you receive encouragement and guidance for whatever you are facing today. Open your eyes, and open your hands. For just like ravens at the Brook Cherith, God is with you, giving you everything you need.
Components for this 4-session study will include a book, leader guide, and four streaming videos available online featuring Magrey outlining each topic in an accessible and engaging way.
The free video sessions are included below to download for small group use:
Session 1- When the Odds Seem Against You (1 Kings 17 and 18) - Magrey deVega discusses Elijah’s experiences in 1 Kings 17:1 – 18:40, our own tough experiences, and how we can open ourselves to God’s presence and assurance in such challenging times.
Session 2 - When You Feel Down and Out (1 Kings 18-21) - Magrey deVega discusses Elijah’s story in 1 Kings 18:41 – 19:18, the importance of looking for God in everyday, subtle ways, and how we can sharpen our vision to see God’s presence and activity in our lives.
Session 3 - When Life Takes a Turn (2 Kings 2) - Hope for Hard Times: When Life Takes a Turn. Magrey deVega discusses the transition from Elijah to Elisha in 2 Kings 2:1 – 4:7, times of transition in our own lives, and how we might find God calling us to new possibilities and beginnings in these times.
Session 4 - When All Seems Lost (2 Kings 4-8) - Magrey deVega discusses “all is lost” moments in 2 Kings 4:8 – 6:23 and in our lives, how God can and does show up during such times, and how to keep our eyes open to hope.