The Power of Hope

[408 words] Have you been struggling with some feelings of hopelessness lately? Whenever we have a hard time seeing the end in sight or we face uncertainty or are exposed to fears and anxieties, it can undermine our determination to have hope. Yet, over a hundred times in Scripture, God points us to the hope His children have through Him and His promises. We have such a resource because of the rock-solid expectation He provides. Whatever may happen to us this week, this month, or this year, the Christian can look forward with confidence at the fulfillment of what God through Christ promises us. And Scripture says it so many ways: • Hope does not disappoint (Romans 5:5) • Hope helps us persevere with eagerness (Romans 8:24-25) • Hope causes rejoicing (Romans 12:12) • Hope fills you with all joy and peace in believing (Romans 15:13) • Hope is an…