Looking for the blessed hope
and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ,
Titus 2:13
The world we live in, has more than its fair share of strife, injustice,
suffering, heartaches, sickness, and oppression. Sure doesn't paint a
pretty picture does it? For those who have no other hope than what they
see here on this earth, it emits certain doom and gloom and leaves them
with a sense of emptiness. For those who believe on Jesus Christ and His
promises, it is quite a different story. We have been given hope for a
better life, a perfect world where perfect love resides. When the
tragedies of life in this world hit us, our hope remains in tact. Our
hearts still are broken, our pain is real, and oppression and injustice
still transpire. But our hope exceeds beyond the circumstances we see
and experience. Our hope in the promises of Jesus speaks to our hearts,
that one day oppression will come to an end, and suffering at the hands
of others will be over, and we will live in the light of His pure love;
forever in His presence and forever singing His praises. Jesus will
return and things will certainly change; all that has been wrong, He
will make right. Every knee will bow and declare that He is Lord. This
is not fiction, or legend but fact. He is the beginning and the end. His
promises are true and the hope that we have placed in His promise will
never die, but will sustain us until His return.
Prayer
I come into Your sweet presence today with a heart filled with joy and
hope. Hope in Your word and Your promises, and a hope that assures me
that one day I will see You face to face and live in the midst of Your
perfect love forever. A place where my heart will never break, and evil
does not exist; a place where peace and love will reign. I wait
patiently for that glorious day! Amen!
