Hope Is Eternal
John 3:16-17, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”
Greetings everyone! I do hope this finds you greeting the day with hope and positive expectations. There is something to say about just pushing aside anything, even thoughts, that might bring negativity to anyone’s day. Though we each may have circumstances in our lives that are not good; it just helps if we dwell on hope, on peace; giving it to God! As in the post from yesterday, we want to talk on hope, not just any hope, but the eternal hope. That deep inner assurance that if we do not conform to this evil world, but live in a confident, transformed, Christ-like behavior, we will never lose hope in an eternity in heaven! Though the world may direct obstacles in our paths, or the devil will use tactics that try to lead us away from God, we cannot lose what God has given us. All of us will falter, for no one is perfect; but by living with a hopeful disposition, we shouldn’t have any doubts, any negative thoughts; only the eternal hope in God and the plans He laid out for each of us. There are many who believe in the old saying, “it could have been or could be worse”, when obstacles get in the way of our journey. This is a sign of having hope; a true belief that even in the midst of trials, God is our hope, He is our refuge, our strength, and He will provide the means by which we can endure whatever the devil tries to throw our way! Eternal hope is the assurance of God’s promises, His comfort, His purpose, His offering of salvation; all of which gives more beyond physical death, but assured living hope for eternity in heaven. God’s Holy Spirit gives us the sustainable hope, the one that gives joy and peace to those who trust in Him. By receiving faith in Christ, we are given the eternal hope of life beyond the grave, through His grace. As you begin your day, ask God to refresh your memory of just what hope can deliver to your inner soul. If you have not yet given your heart to the one true God that controls your eternal hope, pause now and ask Him to forgive you, to have mercy on you, then plead for Him to enter in and give you everlasting salvation of hope! When you ponder on just how much hope has helped you many times, become joyful in the fact that, hope REALLY is eternal!
Scriptures:
Read: John 3:16-17, II Corinthians 4:16-18, John 14:6, Jeremiah 29:11, Titus 1:2-3, Romans 8:24-28, Jude 1:21, Philippians 1:20, I John5:13, Colossians 1:27, I Corinthians 13:13, Psalm 71:14, Hebrews 11:1, I Timothy 6:11-12, Ephesians 2:8-9, Isaiah 41:13, Deuteronomy 31:6, Isaiah 40:29-31
Prayer:
Dear God, we come now asking for you to save those who do not yet understand what eternal hope is. Dear God, we want to thank you for the sacrifice Jesus made that allows each of us to ask and receive salvation, knowing that our hope is in you always. God, we want to thank you for that heavenly home that waits for us to enter, for that promise of eternity with you. Amen.