Faith and Love that Spring from Hope – Colossians 1:4-5
The church at Colossae was known for their faith in Christ and love for other believers. And those had sprung from their gospel hope.
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With Minds Fully Alert and Sober – 1 Peter 1:13
Peter tells us to hope, not just with our hearts, but also with minds that are fully alert and sober. Plumb the depths of our salvation.
I Know the Plans I Have for You – Jeremiah 29:11
I know the plans I have for you. This promise made to Israel applies to believers today. God’s plan is to give us a hope and a future with him.
My Heart, O God, Is Steadfast – Psalm 57:7-10
How do you respond to troubling times? Join with David in proclaiming “My heart, oh God, is steadfast.” Put your hope in the one who can overcome all.
Soaring On Wings Like Eagles – Isaiah 40:28-31
In challenging time, it could be easy to think that God doesn’t care. But trust in him. He will renew your strength so you can soar on wings like an eagle.
The Doctrine of Hope: What Is Our Hope As Believers?
The doctrine of hope is an important one for believers. Hope is the earnest expectation of what God has in store for us. And hope holds us steady today.
The Eyes of the Lord Are On Us – Psalm 33:16-19
The eyes of the Lord are on those who trust in him. So put your hope in him rather than things that will not last and that will disappoint. To all who trust in him, he is our hope and our shield.
Coming with Great Power and Glory – Mark 13:26-27
Even though it has been nearly 2000 years since Jesus left us with this promise, we can still look forward to his coming. It will be with great power and glory. And it will be to gather his elect from around the world, both the dead and the living. What a glorious hope, to be with him forever.
Prayer for Spiritual Enlightenment – Ephesians 1:18-19
As you pray, both for yourself and fellow believers, seek for spiritual enlightenment. The insight to understand the hope we have in Christ, our treasured place with God, and his power which is at work in and through us.
Hope in Christ – 1 Corinthians 15:19
What is our hope in Christ? That this life is not all there is. That at the end we will be resurrected into new and glorious bodies for an eternity with our creator. We need not be pitied for our hope in Christ. What we gain is infinitely greater than what we lose.