Looking on The Bright Side Acts 16:19-26. Circumstances Not good! Beaten and imprisoned Bad conditions.

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Looking on The Bright Side Acts 16:19-26

Circumstances Not good! Beaten and imprisoned Bad conditions

What to Do? Become pessimistic? Wallow in self-pity? Become optimistic, pray,and sing?

Turned to Optimism Easy to be pessimistic Little girl looked at a mule ….said he must be a Christian When asked why, she replied, “He has such a long and sad face.”

Optimism of Paul and Silas Notice Dreadful circumstances God’s protection (Deuteronomy 33:29) Should be cheerful and optimistic (Psalm 146:1-10)

Optimism Through Faith God will provide Abraham (Genesis 22:8) Us (Matthew 6:25-33) Should be happiest people

Counted Their Blessings No room for pessimism God’s care (Psalm 8:3-5) Generous (Psalm 68:19)

Counted Their Blessings Optimists count; pessimists discount “Name them one by one” Jacob knew (Psalm 33:5) Urged Esau to take the gift (Genesis 33:11)

Counted Their Blessings Blessed materially and spiritually Forgiveness of sins (Romans 4:7) Blessed by hearing (Luke 11:28)

Cast Their Care on The Lord Optimistic in the midst of trials? Troubled, distressed, down, etc. Swallowed up in pity, or choose another course (1 Peter 5:7)

Cast Their Care on The Lord Exchange our cares for “songs in the night” Most would rather complain (Job 35:10) Repent and be filled with laughter (Job 8:21) The Lord takes pleasure in His people (Psalm 149:4, 5)

Cast Their Care on The Lord Negativity is self-defeating Often fulfill our fears Evil spies (Numbers 13:27-33) Be optimistic (Philippians 4:6-8)

Be of Good Cheer Jesus’ words to sick and fearful Woman (John 9:2) Woman ill for 9 years (Matthew 9:22) Disciples (Matthew 14:27)

Be of Good Cheer Message to us Apostles (John 16:33) In good times and bad times

Be of Good Cheer Physical benefits Medical studies Bible (Proverbs 17:22)

Allowed Hope to Sustain Them Should look on the bright side Abraham (Genesis 22) He had hope (Romans 4:17-22) Three Hebrews (Daniel 3:16-18)

Allowed Hope to Sustain Them Examples are numerous Gladness (Proverbs 10:28) Joy (Romans 15:13)

Allowed Hope to Sustain Them How real is your hope? Might be the problem Hope gives us confidence (Hebrews 3:6)

Conclusion Optimistic about life? Standing with God?