God of Hope
In today’s society we are fed negativity from all sides.
Twitter spews hatred and censors anything that goes against their belief system,
I myself am banned from Twitter simply for spreading the Truth in God’s Word, not
suspended, not temporarily banned, no BANNED FOR LIFE. Have to say I don’t miss
the negativity of Twitter. The news would rather share stories of despair and
fear, instead of stories of hope, you know why? It sells! People would rather watch
stories that make them afraid, over stories that feel good. Politicians spread
lies and division, resulting in a huge divide in society, a divide so wide, that
analysts state that it can’t be bridged, fearing civil war in the US. People
themselves spew hate and anger at each other, resulting in riots, murders, and
looting. Health authorities spew fear, not wanting people to regain control
over their own lives. Everything seems so hopeless, like we can’t possibly keep
going like this. And you know what? We can’t! No wonder suicide and depression rates
are through the roof. People are given no messages of hope.
God is the Father of Hope. Jesus spreads a message of hope.
The disciples in the New Testament spread messages of hope. The Psalms spread
messages of hope. What does this teach us? We can’t live in fear, hatred, and
negativity. We must be the beacons of hope in this dark world. We must show the
world that they can live for something better. Heaven is our future home. What
more can one really ask for? New bodies, no pain, no death, no hatred, no fear,
and the best of all, life worshipping The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit! That is
true hope! In Revelation 21, John describes heaven. This passage is amazing. This
is what we live for. This new heaven and new Earth are why we should not fear
death. It is also the reason why we should be sharing God’s love, so that
people don’t end up in the other group described in this passage. We should
want everyone to be in heaven with us, for everyone to live in God’s hope.
Sadly, many will and do choose to reject God, and choose to live in darkness.
Romans 12:9-13. Here Paul, a man accustomed to trials, tells
us how we must live in love. Through love comes a hope in Christ. Instead of
sharing in the hate and division of society, and pushing the messages of
hopelessness and despair, we must be an example of Christ. Share love, even
when people spew hatred. Do not respond in anger, as I am so guilty of. No
respond in kindness. When you see someone in need, give to them, help them get
back on their feet. My own family has been, and continue to struggle
financially, so much so that at times it is a real battle to get on the air, to
share with you all. Yet God has been faithful through it all. When we wonder if
we can make another month, we receive gifts from our church family, and I am so
grateful and thankful for this! God is so good! No matter how dark life seems,
our Father provides, His Son wraps us in His arms of love. Our family has been
so humbled, and with humility comes tears, but it also comes with strength and
growth. As the musicians for King & Country says, “We will rise together.”
Christ makes this possible!
Psalm 42, a well known Psalm, which has been turned into modern
songs, paints a beautiful picture of God’s love and hope. This was a Psalm sung
at my father and step-mom’s wedding, so it has a special place in my heart. The
message is that even when we are downcast, or feeling at our lowest, we need
only put our hope in God and He will carry us through. God loves us so much
that He will choose to take our burdens upon His shoulders and walk with us. Trust
in God, believe in the gift of His Son and his death and resurrection. Put you
hope in God! He wants a relationship with us. Living in the flesh is clearly
not working for the world, it is destroying humanity. What have you got to lose
by entering into a relationship with God today? Pray right now! “God You are my
heavenly Father. I am so lost right now. I live a life of sin, a life not
worthy of You, yet I know that You love me despite my faults. Thank You for
sending Your Son, Jesus Christ to die for my sins, to cleanse my heart, give me
a clean slate. I know Your Son rose from the dead after just 3 days in the
grave, representing my new life with You. Come live in my heart, let Your Holy
Spirit wash over me. I want to be a new creation, to show the world Your Love.
Use me Lord, however You wish. In Jesus name, Amen.”
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