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What Do You Hope For?

“Now faith is being sure of what you hope for and certain of what you do not see.”
Hebrews 11:1
Posted on:
February 1, 2021

Have you ever waited for something for a long time? How did you feel when the moment arrived that your desire was fulfilled? It is so good to be able to share in the joy of new birth in the life of the school, even if it is virtually. In a moment, the nine months of waiting is replaced with the beginning of a new adventure.  

What are you hoping for today? Our hope’s have a significant affect on our thoughts and these have a dramatic effect on our well-being. It is therefore more important now, as ever, to consider our thought life. This week is Mental Health week. It is our opportunity to consider factors that can help us build strength in our live and be aware of the factors that cause us harm.

In the Bible we read an interesting account of the prophet Elisha. Elisha was a spokesperson for God. In 2 Kings 6, we read that the king of Aram sent a great force to capture Elisha, his response was:

“Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”

And Elisha prayed, “Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see.” Then the Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.

Elisha saw something that even his servant had missed. Elisha was protected by the army of the Lord. His eyes of faith saw God’s provision and protection in the face of attack.

The Christian faith does not promise that we will not face tough times. In fact it is certain that problems will come. But when our faith is in God and our hope is in the power that raised Jesus form the dead, we can have a hope that overcomes. We read in James 1:2-4:

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”

Trials lead to testing. Are you feeling tested today? Testing produces perseverance. Perseverance has a work to do in you. Our challenge this week is, will we let it? Will you allow your trials to be an opportunity to become complete and mature? May our hope this week be that, with God’s help, our trials become our provision for future opportunities.

What is your response?
As you read the devotional, set some time aside to ask God how the word can change you today.
James 1:22 says "Do not merely listen to the word...do what it says." How can you live out the challenges set, or share the encouragement from the post today?
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