Hope is what keeps us going when things look as if they are not working!
When Hope is lost all is lost.
We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers, remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3 ESV
Hope in our Lord Jesus is spiritual hope. It is not just waiting for something that may or may not happen?
Hope in our Lord Jesus is knowing that our future and the project of disciple making is secured!
It is hope because it is in the future not because there is no assurance!
Steadfastness of hope is what the Holy Spirit gives us! He communes with us and works in us so that we continue to be sure of a secured future both on earth and in eternity!
Today as you read this dear disciple of Jesus, let the Holy Spirit in you help you to rejoice in the truth that with Jesus, you are safe. With Jesus as our leader disciples will be made and millions of people who are created by God will find rest in God through Jesus Christ!
When we listen to the news, one would be tempted to lose hope. People are really suffering and people are hurting one another!
But when we look at Jesus, and we know we can pray and love those who are around us and share with them in a DBS, then there is hope!