HOPE

And not only this, but also we ourselves, having the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our body. For in hope we have been saved, but hope that is seen is not hope; for who hopes for what he already sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, with perseverance we wait eagerly for it. Romans 8:23-25

 

Faith. Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1. For we through the Spirit, by faith, are waiting for the hope of righteousness. Galatians 5:5. Faith and Hope. Those two qualities are so intertwined. There is no faith without hope…and no hope without faith. Faith for what we don’t see and hope for that same unseen thing. In this case it is faith in the Lord Jesus Christ—who we don’t see now—but hope to see Him one day. That Day of the Lord when He returns is the ultimate hope. It will be a wonderful day for those who believe in Jesus…although some people have portrayed it as an awful day. One in which people will be filled with terror because of the destruction of the earth. For Christians we can rejoice in that Day—it will be the day of our home going—our time to be with our adopted father—the Heavenly Father. Going to His Home—Heaven. Cling to your hope. I am waiting eagerly for that day—with great hope.

 

Prayer ~ Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for us, who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 1 Peter 1:3-5.

 

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