Luke 21:9 But when you shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by. 10 Then said he unto them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: 11 And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven.
One, or all of these factors can increase the risk of developing or triggering depression. It is worthy of note that most people will experience depression at some point in their lives, some more, some less, for it has been documented to be a part of the human experience. And since it is steadily on the increase, the time has come for us to address it from a Biblical perspective, since the Scriptures contain countless instances of persons who became depressed, for various reasons and who, by the grace of God were able to shake off the blues.
The Christian who believes in Jesus is not immune from depression, for, as was stated before, it’s a part of the human experience, whether one believes, or not. In fact, Brother Jesus also had His own bout of depression for a while, but He refused to dwell too long in that state. This is of critical importance as we move forward in the study of this issue, because the faster one could recover from depression, is the less damage would accrue.
Remember, the battle is for our minds, and if for some reason, we are prone to linger in a state of depression, the more effort will be required so as to escape from its clutches. There are certain facts of life, and certain inevitable truths that we would have to be reconciled to as we study the issue of depression, and how to deal with it from the Scriptural perspective. There are certain things in life, that are just plain unavoidable.
2nd Timothy 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!