There is hope for the hurtingFor whom Christ they are servingMisfortune undeservingWith trials so disturbing No promises of reliefNo assurance they’ll be briefEven if Christ they believeAnd forgiveness they receive Is this meant to be a joke?At misfortune do I poke?Have I now, now have misspoke?Is this meant now to provoke? No, it isn’t! Belief … Continue reading Hope For The Hurting
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Joyful in Hope
"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." Romans 12:12 NIV Hope – we can hope for things which may not happen. For example, we can hope for the salvation of loved ones, that they will turn from their sins and that they will follow Jesus in obedience to his commands. But not … Continue reading Joyful in Hope
Saints, Faith, Love, Hope, Grace
Colossians 1:1-6 ESV “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father. “We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, since we … Continue reading Saints, Faith, Love, Hope, Grace
Hope, Patience, and Prayer
Romans 12:12 ESV “Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” Hope Now I am not going to look up a bunch of words today, so I am going to just share my understanding here on this word “hope,” for this is me having my quiet time with the Lord and letting … Continue reading Hope, Patience, and Prayer
Don’t Give Up Hope!
Luke 12:42-48 ESV “And the Lord said, ‘Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom his master will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the proper time? Blessed is that servant whom his master will find so doing when he comes. Truly, I say to you, he will … Continue reading Don’t Give Up Hope!
A Future and a Hope
This was a specific promise given by God to a specific people at a particular time in history under very distinct circumstances which are not relevant to us today. The people of God were under the judgment of God for a period of 70 years. So, the Lord was giving them specific instructions for them … Continue reading A Future and a Hope
That You May Abound in Hope
Romans 15:13 ESV “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” Our Hope What is our hope, as believers in Jesus Christ? Well, first off, the word means “expectation of what is sure (certain).” It … Continue reading That You May Abound in Hope
Holding on to Hope
Psalms 119:161-168 ESV “Princes persecute me without cause, but my heart stands in awe of your words. I rejoice at your word like one who finds great spoil. I hate and abhor falsehood, but I love your law. Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous rules. Great peace have those who love … Continue reading Holding on to Hope
Your Hope Fully on the Grace
As Obedient Children 1 Peter 1:13-16 ESV “Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you … Continue reading Your Hope Fully on the Grace
But I Do Not Swerve
Psalms 119:153-160 ESV “Look on my affliction and deliver me, for I do not forget your law. Plead my cause and redeem me; give me life according to your promise! Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes. Great is your mercy, O Lord; give me life according to your … Continue reading But I Do Not Swerve
Run With It 