HOPING IN GOD
Psalms 71:4-14Devotional:- “For You are my hope, O Lord GOD; You are my trust from my youth” (V.5) NKJV
In today's world, many people are finding it difficult to put their hope in God. This is because they have waited for a few times, which to them is rather too long (Proverbs 13:12). And now they’ve made their
calculation that if they have hoped in God for these three years and nothing is coming forth, then what is the need for continuing to hope? It is why many people in civilised nations have been living their lives unwilling to carry God along. We often forget that without Him we can do nothing (John 15:5). Everything we can do or shall do should be by His permission.
The most common error among Christians is that we often don’t understand the power of hope or the difference between hope and faith. Hope is consistently keeping in mind the promises God has made to us, because we know He can do what He has promised (Hebrews 10:23). This helps us grow in wisdom, patience, maturity, and good character, which helps our success be lasting (Romans 5:1-5). Hope helps us put our future in focus. And this should renew our joy daily (Proverbs 24:14).
But hope alone will not deliver the colourful future without faith. This is acting on God’s instruction towards our hope, having the full assurance by the sure word of God. Friend, don’t give up your hope in God; He is faithful. But take steps in obedience to God’s word upon your conviction by faith. The promise of God’s word is sure (2 Peter 1:19). Hold on to the word, and you will not be put to shame. Soon you will find your hope become a reality. And you will laugh last.
Prayer: Lord, help me to be forever hopeful in you.
“IF YOUR HOPE IS IN PLACE, YOUR FUTURE IS IN PLACE”
