Advent Season – Hope 5

A synonym for HOPE is TO ANTICIPATE. You have to find hope somewhere and/or in someone, but how do you decide? If you’re not a believer in God, then where do you turn for wisdom? To place your hope in mankind is shaky due to its track record. Even the most trustworthy individual can and eventually will falter and fail you.  That would be because we’re all human, with faults and flaws.

            Anticipating a positive outcome to a set of circumstances depends on the source of the anticipation (hope). Mortal man, as stated, is massively flawed, no matter how good they may think they are. Too many folks look for the easy path, rather than the best path. Many have no patience. They want what they want and they want it NOW. In that regard God would more than likely be a big disappointment to that individual because He acts when He knows the time is right and not according to our latest whim.

            Believers hope is found in Christ, based on His birth, His life, and His death. Why is that? It’s because of the things He said; the promises He made. Because scripture prophesied about His death and subsequent resurrection and it happens just as it was foretold. Those who don’t wish to search out the truth found in scripture, will miss out on the hope that God provides just because of who He is.

            I anticipate good things taking place at some point in the future because of my intimate relationship with the Lord. That is my hope based on what I believe to be true. You see, I’ve taken the time, as in years, to research out who God is, who Jesus is, what has been done to save mankind, and I have chosen to believe these things. THAT is my hope for my life’s future. 

            The hope that is associated with Christmas is based on our acceptance of that which has been disseminated throughout the globe for approximately 2000 years. Both Christmas and Easter give a follower of Christ supreme hope because of what those holidays represent; Christ’s birth, His death, and His resurrection. Those three events in history provide forgiveness for every sinful thing mortal man has ever done. Once saved our hope is realized and our anticipation ramps up. What a glorious holiday to celebrate! Until next time, walk with the King & be a blessing.

In His Name & for His Glory,

RL Keller

Bread of Life Ministries