Advent Season – Hope 1

Hope is “to cherish a desire with anticipation; to want something to happen or be true.”_{(Merriam-Webster Dictionary)}

 

“Biblical hope not only desires something good for the future — it expects it to happen.”- _{John Piper}

 

“Wherever there is full assurance of hope, there is faith. Faith is the full assurance of hope.”- _{John Piper}

 

         In God’s economy there is no such thing as being “hopeless”, for God is ever-present and loves His entire creation with an everlasting love. Therefore, IN God there is ALWAYS hope. Frankly speaking, it has everything to do with your point of reference. What you focus on. Peter focused on his horrific surroundings, namely the winds and waves that flared up constantly on the Galilean Sea. The result was that he began to sink. He was saved by the mighty right hand of Jesus. What are you focused on and why? Do you not yet know that all lasting and eternal hope comes from God?

            While worldly resources are limited to the extent of man’s intellect, God Himself is infinite, making all His resources infinite as well. Therefore, hope is ALWAYS readily available when you have a personal relationship with the Almighty One. Until next time, walk with the King & be a blessing.

In His Name & for His Glory,

RL Keller

Bread of Life Ministries

Note: John Piper is a Christian Teacher, Pastor, & Author of more than 50 books.