In case you do not know, God is the hope of the hopeless! His promises are a sure bet to keep us moving during trying times. They are filled with all-around blessings, and they are yes and amen to anyone that believes. The Bible says, “Wherein God, willing more abundantly to show unto the heirs of the promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath: that by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us: which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which entereth into that within the veil.” Hebrews 6:17–19.
According to this passage, God cannot lie. It is absolutely impossible for him to make a promise without bringing it to pass in its due time. This makes all his promises dependable and sure. He made a covenant with Abraham and promised to bless him and increase him abundantly, so that through his seed all the nations of the earth would be blessed:” Genesis 22:15–18. After he had made this promise, time and tide were never a barrier in bringing it to pass according to his word. There are many who hoped in him and were not disappointed. He is indeed a faithful God!
In this end time, where the devil is running madly in every direction, true believers all over the world are being touched by his fiery darts that seem to shatter their hope of continuing in their heavenly journey. Many of them are already being overwhelmed by the increasing wickedness and untold hardship of the day. This is truly the end-time prophetic manifestation. The Bible says because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. Matthew 24:12. It is happening today before our eyes in the body of Christ. There is coldness in the spiritual life of many because they feel they cannot continue in their journey of faith while being plagued with a series of troubles.
As a result, the initial love and commitment for God is gone, leading to truancy and a scarcity of members in the house of God. This is exactly what the Devil is fighting for: just to weaken the hearts of many believers through trials and turn them away from the faith as Christ’s coming is drawing near.
This is one of the major problems the church is facing presently. However, there is unfailing hope for every believer. Only be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Ephesians 6:10. If I may ask you now, what is that thing that you are faced with or has happened to you that seems to have shattered your faith? Hope in God! God has provisions for you in His word. All His promises in Christ are yea and are amen for you (2 Corinthians 1:20). Giving up your faith is not really the way out! God knows about all your struggles and sorrows and has already given us hope. Never cry or give up anymore. He is with you. He cannot fail or forsake you. He has done it to many, and yours cannot be an exception. Just hold onto Him by His word, and you will see how good and faithful the Lord is. He sent His begotten Son to die because of you, as it is written thus:
“The spirit of God is upon me, He has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed” Luke 4:18.
Though your heart has been broken and your hope shattered, yet Jesus has come to heal you and give you great hope which the world cannot offer to you. Whatever way you have been touched; Jesus is able to revive you. He has done it all for you. Just rest your hope in his finishing works of grace which come to you in the following ways:
1. Eternal Life: We have hope of eternal life with God through Jesus Christ (John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 15:50–57).
2. Salvation: Our hope is rooted in Christ’s sacrifice, which saves us from sin and its consequences (Romans 5:8–11, Ephesians 2:8–9).
3. Forgiveness: We have hope of forgiveness for our sins through Christ’s blood (Matthew 26:28, Ephesians 1:7).
4. Heaven: Our hope is set on heaven, where we’ll dwell with God forever (1 Peter 1:3–5, Revelation 21:1–4
5. Transformation: We hope for transformation into Christ’s likeness, becoming more like Him (Romans 8:29, 2 Corinthians 3:18).
6. Strength in Weakness: Our hope is in Christ’s power, which is made perfect in our weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9–10).
7. Comfort in Suffering: We have hope of comfort and peace in the midst of suffering, knowing Christ is with us (2 Corinthians 1:3–7).
8. Victory over Death: Our hope is in Christ’s victory over death, securing our own victory (1 Corinthians 15:55–57).
9. New Creation: We hope for a new creation, where all things will be made new (Revelation 21:5).
10. God’s Presence: Our ultimate hope is to be in God’s presence forever, enjoying unhindered fellowship with Him (Revelation 21:3–4).
11. Faithfulness: We hope in Christ’s faithfulness to us, even when we are faithless (2 Timothy 2:13).
12. Answered Prayer: We hope in Christ’s promise to answer our prayers (John 14:13–14, 1 John 3:22).
These aspects of our hope in Christ bring us joy, peace, and confidence, even in the midst of life’s challenges.