Depression tells you you’re alone. It drains your energy, clouds your mind, and convinces you that even God is far away. But the story of Elijah in 1 Kings 19 shows us something different: even in the darkest cave, God is present. After Elijah’s greatest ministry moment, he crashed into despair. He ran, hid, and prayed to die. Yet God met him — not with condemnation, but with food, rest, a gentle whisper, and His presence.

In this message, Pastor Taylor reframes depression not as proof of God’s absence, but as a place where His presence draws near. Because in Jesus, you are never truly alone. He bore our ultimate loneliness on the cross so that we could know His Spirit with us forever.A sermon from Joy Church in Shirley, NYSermon Title: Depression...And PresenceText: 1st Kings 19:1-8Speaker: Taylor DrenzykSermon Date: 9/15/2025If this message encouraged you, subscribe for more sermons and resources from Joy Church.Learn more: thejoychurch.comFollow us on Instagram & Facebook: @JoyChurchNY