This is where the world’s concept of “hope” has gone wrong. So many times, hope is reduced to little more than a wish or desire: i.e. I hope the Lions win today. Lets face it, those of us who like to follow the Detroit Lions have had to settle for something less than a confident expectation of a win. I’ve even heard people proclaim, “the Lions didn’t lose today” on Sundays when the Lions didn’t play. That kind of “hope” will surely disappoint.
The Christian’s hope, however, will not disappoint! While we will face trials and tribulations, we know in our hearts that God is faithful and He will carry us through! We know that His Word (the Bible) is Truth, and what God promises is sure to happen. While the head may question, the heart is resolute and unwavering. It’s not something that comes from within, but rather something that God places within the heart of a believer. So, this week I encourage you to celebrate the hope that is within you and meditate on these verses:
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. (Jer 29:11 ESV)
… the LORD takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love. (Psa 147:11 ESV)
Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God, who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, who keeps faith forever... (Psa 146:5-6 ESV)
In His grip,
Pastor Decker
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