Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without
wavering, for He who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23
Hope in the Christian’s life is
not wishful thinking. It is confident expectation. Those without Christ may
wish things were different and wish they knew someone who could change their
situations. The Christian is personally related to the Lord of the universe,
who is sovereign not only over all creation but also over every circumstance we
experience. We can live with confidence because our hope is in One who is
faithful. When God speaks, He stands by His word to see that it comes to pass
(Isa. 55:11). When God speaks a word to you, trust Him completely, for God
never deceives His children. If God has indicated to you that He is going to do
something, you can be absolutely confident that He will do it. Do you wonder
why unrighteous people seem to prosper while righteous people suffer? Jesus
promised that each would eventually receive a just reward (Luke 16:19-31). Do
you wonder if all the effort you have put into training your children in God’s
ways will bear fruit when they become adults? God promised it would (Prov.
22:6). Do you wonder if the things you renounced when you became a Christian
will be replaced by God’s blessings? Jesus assured us we would receive a
hundred times as much (Mark 10:29-30). Do you doubt that Jesus will return and
join us with those who have already died? Scripture indicates this certainty (1
Thess. 4:13-18). Our hope is not mere speculation in what God might do. God has given His word on
many areas of life regarding things He will
do. We can have confident hope in everything that He has promised.
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