Biblical hope isn't optimism. It's confidence that the story has an author who finishes what He starts.
I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us. The creation waits in eager expectation for the revelation of the sons of God. For the creation was subjected to futility, not by its own will, but because of the One who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God. We know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until the present time. Not only that, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. For in this hope we were saved; but hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he can already see? But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently. In…
Nothing Can Separate Us from God's Love
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.
Plans to Give You Hope and a Future
After thirty-nine chapters of judgment, the tone shifts completely. Comfort. Every valley raised. Every mountain made low. Something is coming.
Six verses that have carried more people through more dark valleys than any other passage in Scripture.
I lift my eyes to the hills. Where does my help come from? The pilgrim looks up — and finds a Guardian who never sleeps.
A roll call of people who trusted God without seeing the outcome. By faith, by faith, by faith — the phrase becomes a drumbeat.
But You, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head.
The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.
For You, O LORD, light my lamp; my God lights up my darkness.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter; He will conceal me under the cover of His tent; He will set me high upon a rock.
For His anger is fleeting, but His favor lasts a lifetime. Weeping may stay the night, but joy comes in the morning.
Be strong and courageous, all you who hope in the LORD.
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