HOPE



Hebrews 10:23 -  Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.  

The definition of unswerving is steady/unfaltering - not wavering or weakening.  Hope is to desire with expectation, to expect with confidence.   Boy, that's good, isn't it?!

We are heading toward the end of 2023.  What is your hope for the future?  Are you expecting something good?    

There was a time when I didn't have much hope for my future.  Man, I was tired...  But, Jesus walked right into my situation and brought me through to the other side, restoring my heart, my mind, my finances, my hope.  These things, these stones of remembrance remind me of why I find my hope in His word.  

He is faithful and my hope in Jesus should be FULL of confidence and expectation.  Hope sparks my imagination to see God's vision for me.  My husband and I often talk about our vision for the future, what we believe God has in store for us.  Can YOU see it?  Can you imagine what God's plans might be for you??  

God says He is doing a new thing, making a way and giving provision.  This verse ignites expectation in me!!!  Read it for yourself in Isaiah 43:19. Let that soak in and speak to you on a personal level. Let that ignite something in you!!

May we see a future better than we can even imagine.  May our hope remain in Jesus for His thoughts toward us are good!  May we walk into our futures boldly and confidently!!

Today, I praise God for all I have seen Him do, for right where I am, and for where I will be in the future. I hope you will join me!  Let's praise Him with unwavering hope and expectation as we move toward 2024!


Comments

  1. Jeanette JollyNovember 29, 2023 at 4:15 PM

    Beautiful!!!! Love this!

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  2. AnonymousDecember 1, 2023 at 7:15 AM

    So Good, I’ve always looked at Hope as a wish or dream. But Hope is so much more. Hope is what the eyes of our heart see and what we should trust the Lord for. So so Good!!

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