We’re all aware that we live in a world full of brokenness and pain. And whether it’s personal struggles, societal issues, or unexpected tragedies, life can often feel overwhelming. But as Christians, we have something that anchors us: it’s HOPE. Hebrews 6:19 reminds us: “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.”
Our hope in Jesus empowers us to face our struggles with confidence. When we go through trials, we can hold onto the hope of God’s goodness, knowing that He remains faithful even when life falls apart. Job is a great example of this. After losing everything—his health, wealth, and family—Job could have easily given up. Yet, in his darkest moment, he declares (in Job 13:15): “Though He slay me, yet will I hope in Him”. Job’s hope wasn’t based on his circumstances but on God’s unchanging character.
Isaiah 40:31 reminds us that those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. This kind of hope is not just a wish for better things; it’s a confident expectation that God will fulfill His promises. In our lives, we may face deep challenges, but we can trust that God’s love and hope will sustain us, even in the darkest times.
This hope that we have in Jesus is not only for this life but for eternity as well. In 1 Peter 1:3-4, we are reminded of the “living hope” we have through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This living hope assures us that no matter what we endure in this world, we have the promise of eternal life with Christ.
Paul emphasizes this in 2 Corinthians 4:17, saying: “For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.” When our hope is grounded in Jesus, it changes the way we view our present circumstances. No matter how difficult life may get, we can rest in the truth that an eternal glory awaits us, one that far exceeds our temporary struggles.
The reality is, hope is what keeps us going. It’s the anchor that holds us firm in the storms of life, giving us the strength to press on. And it’s not a shiny, sparkly, untouched-by-the-real-world hope. It’s hope in a Savior who was brutally crucified on a cross for our sins but who rose from the dead so that we could take hold of this real, gritty, tried and tested, true hope. Our hope is not rooted in the ever-changing circumstances of this world, but in Jesus Christ, who overcame death and gave us the promise of eternal life.
In this broken world, my prayer is that we’re able to cling to the living hope we have in Him. As Romans 15:13 beautifully expresses: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
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