Christmas is a time of Hope – I read a quote recently, ‘He became a Son of Man that we might become sons of God.’ Many people do not have any real Hope for the future; believers are greatly blessed in that we do have Future Hope.
17 Do not let your heart envy sinners,
but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord.
18 THERE IS SURELY A FUTURE HOPE FOR YOU,
AND YOUR HOPE WILL NOT BE CUT OFF. Proverbs 23
Those are reassuring words, ‘YOUR HOPE WILL NOT BE CUT OFF’, God’s promise to us. No-one can Cut Off the Hope we have in God, He stands behind all His promises to us.
11 For I know the PLANS I HAVE FOR YOU,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, PLANS TO GIVE YOU A HOPE AND A FUTURE.” Jeremiah 29
God was speaking to Israel after they’d gone into exile in Babylon. Many times we think we have to be good enough for God to bless us, but God gave Israel His Hope for their future soon after their captivity in Babylon had begun. God’s Hesed, loving kindness, towards each of us is constant and consistent. He wants us to be Hopeful and trust in His Loving Care in every situation.
Wishing everyone a Happy Christmas and God’s Blessing today.