Do You Have a Hope?

[Trust_HIM_Ps57]

A strong defense to guard the soul
Is ours from heaven above;
God fills our hearts with steadfast hope
And gives us faith and love.

 

Harvest is Ready – December 1st, 2008

 

Do You Have Hope?

 

I Thessalonians 1

 

“You turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God, and to wait for His Son from heaven.” -- I Thessalonians 1:9-10

 

Several years ago, millionaire Eugene Lang was asked to speak to a class of sixth-graders from East Harlem, New York.  What could he say to inspire these students, most of whom would drop out of school?  Scrapping his notes, he decided to speak to them from his heart.  "Stay in school," he admonished, "and I'll help pay the college tuitions for every one of you."

 

That was a turning point.  For the first time in their lives, these students had hope.  One said, "I had something to look forward to, something waiting for me.  It was a golden feeling."  Nearly 90 percent of that class went on to graduate from high school.

 

People without hope are people without a future.  But when hope is restored, life is restored.  This is especially true for those who come to know Christ.  He gives a sure basis for hope.  He has promised to return to earth to take us to our eternal home (John 14:3; I Thessalonians 4:17).  Till then, there is help through the power of the Holy Spirit (I Thessalonians 1:5).  The believer experiences a new kind of life now and anticipates its fulfillment when Jesus returns.

 

Is that hope alive in your heart? If not, admit that you are a sinner. Trust Christ as your Savior. And He'll give you a hope that makes life worth living.

 

A strong defense to guard the soul
Is ours from heaven above;
God fills our hearts with steadfast hope
And gives us faith and love.

 

Close your devotional time by meditating on this thought:

If Christ lives in your heart, you have a living hope.

If you've never asked Jesus Christ into your heart, and want to know how to be saved, I invite you to learn how... please click here.

The LORD bless and keep you!

[RettsMom]

Dec. 1, 2008 at 7:48 AM

Absolutely I have a HOPE....it is JESUS!  Great post....voted popular.

[Susan0976]

Dec. 1, 2008 at 7:57 AM

Awesome post...thank you!

[momothree5]

Dec. 1, 2008 at 9:33 AM

I have hope for I know who hold my future!!!!

[mccainiac]

Dec. 1, 2008 at 10:04 AM

[Trust_HIM_Ps57]

Dec. 1, 2008 at 10:57 AM

'The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and

saveth such as be of a contrite (crushed) spirit.'

Psalm 34:18

I am feeling drawn to a time of worship...  prayer, praise, worship... communion in the Spirit with my Father, even more so than in times past.  There is a fierce battle that is going on... I will be posting another journal entry entitled (something to the effect of)  The Battle is On! 

First, though, I need to write some things from my heart... I am sure the LORD will want to show my heart some things pertaining to this... as I already know that He has directed me to certain worship songs. 

I know that at any time the children of Israel went into battle, the praise singers went out before them!  ha!  There is something to be said about entering into a time of battle with a worshipful heart!  I will be seeking Him for His insight and words...

in CHRIST and under HIS wings! (Ps 57:1-3; Ps 91; Col 3:3 ...Jesus Christ IS the Secret Place of the Most High!!!)

Kim!

(Original Poster)

[godzgirl21]

Dec. 1, 2008 at 12:25 PM

I love this post, thank you!

[yovonna]

Dec. 1, 2008 at 4:14 PM

Yes I do     “You turned to GOD from idols to serve the living and true GOD, and to wait for His Son [JESUS] from heaven.” -- I Thessalonians 1:9-10 

[mommyxina2008]

Dec. 1, 2008 at 5:22 PM

Great post. And I love that picture Yovonna, it's so pretty.

[mamadita]

Dec. 1, 2008 at 5:58 PM

[LetsRoll]

Dec. 2, 2008 at 12:30 AM

"People without hope are people without a future.  But when hope is restored, life is restored.  This is especially true for those who come to know Christ. He gives a sure basis for hope."

I have hope and I know who holds MY future too!!  None other than the Lord Jesus Christ Himself!