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1 Peter 1:3-5, 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17, A Living HOPE, Glory To God, HOPE, Hope Is In Jesus, John 14:1-6, Luke 21:28, Psalm 33:18-22, Resurrection, Resurrection of Jesus, Titus 2:13-14, We HOPE In Thee
Bible Ballistics: BBs #641 A Living HOPE???
“Behold, the eye of the LORD
is upon them
that fear him,
upon them
that hope in his mercy;
19 To deliver their soul from death,
and to keep them alive in famine.
20 Our soul waiteth
for the LORD:
he is our help
and our shield.
21 For our heart shall rejoice
in him, because
we have trusted
in his holy name.
22 Let thy mercy,
O LORD,
be upon us,
according as we hope
in thee.” Psalm 33:18-22
As we approach the celebration of our Lord Jesus’ resurrection from the dead, I just want to remind each of us of the HOPE that we have in Jesus—regardless of our circumstances! So may these words of scripture encourage your heart along with mine, as we rehearse the goodness, grace and love of our God and Father, through the gift of His Son, Jesus for our sin; as well as the precious gift to every believer of the indwelling Holy Spirit to guide, direct, teach and lead us as we yield to Him and God’s Word (which He helps us to understand and conform to!)!
“Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself,
and God, even our Father,
which hath loved us,
and hath given us
everlasting consolation
and good hope
through grace,
17 Comfort your hearts,
and stablish you
in every good word
and work.” 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
May we each rest in that comfort that only God can give, my friends, despite the current events plaguing our world; don’t let ‘these things’ take your eyes off of the victory that our Lord Jesus purchased at Calvary and delivered at the “empty” tomb! HE AROSE—so we can have victory. Don’t let the enemy distract you with fear, discouragement, worry, and especially “hopelessness”; for of all people in this world the children of God have an eternal HOPE!!! HIS name is JESUS—and HE LIVES!
“Blessed be the God and Father
of our Lord Jesus Christ,
which according to his abundant mercy
hath begotten us again
unto a lively hope
by the resurrection
of Jesus Christ
from the dead,
4 To an inheritance
incorruptible,
and undefiled,
and that fadeth not away,
reserved in heaven
for you,
5 Who are kept
by the power of God
through faith
unto salvation
ready to be revealed
in the last time.” 1 Peter 1:3-5
Not only is HE RISEN—HE is coming back again—and sooner, I believe, than we might think! Are you ready to meet HIM? Have you let the enemy get your eyes on your surroundings instead of our living Lord? Take time today to rejoice in whose we are—and WHO has given us this eternal, living “HOPE”! Even as Paul told the young preacher boy, Titus so many years ago; and as an old song reminds us of the truth that we’re closer home than we’ve ever been before! Amen! Hallelujah! Praise The God from whom all blessings flow!
“Looking for that blessed hope,
and the glorious appearing
of the great God
and our Saviour Jesus Christ;
14 Who gave himself
for us,
that he might redeem us
from all iniquity,
and purify unto himself
a peculiar people,
zealous of good works.” Titus 2:13-14
Remember the words of our dear Lord before He left this world!
“Let not your heart be troubled:
ye believe in God,
believe also in me.
2 In my Father’s house
are many mansions:
if it were not so,
I would have told you.
I go to prepare a place
for you.
3 And if I go
and prepare a place
for you,
I will come again,
and receive you
unto myself;
that where I am,
there ye may be also.
4 And whither I go
ye know,
and the way
1 Peye know.
5 Thomas saith unto him,
Lord, we know not
whither thou goest;
and how can we know
the way?
6 Jesus saith unto him,
I am the way,
the truth,
and the life:
no man cometh
unto the Father,
but by me.” John 14:1-6
All because of HIS grace, HIS love, and HIS sacrifice! Thank You, Jesus. Even so, come, Lord Jesus! Our redeemer IS coming for us!
“And when these things begin to come to pass,
then look up,
and lift up your heads;
for your redemption
draweth nigh.” Luke 21:28
Amen and Amen!
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