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HOPE (hp)
Definition of Hope: A wish or desire accompanied by confident expectation of its fulfillment (n); To look forward to with confidence or expectation (v) (The Free Dictionary by Farlex).
We have all the reasons in the world to be hopeful during this time of the end, as we wait to be FACE2FACE with Jesus. The Bible says that during the time of the end young people and adults, men and women will work together for God (Joel 2:28-31); during the time of anguish Jesus will rise up and His people will be delivered (Daniel 12:1). The Bible also says that when Jesus comes those who died believing in Him will resurrect (I Thessalonians 4:16) and there will not be any more pain, crying, mourning, abuse, or death (Revelation 21:4), and it also adds that God has prepared for us so many great things, so good, that we cannot even imagine them (I Corinthians 2:9). When we grasp what’s coming our way (deliverance, salvation, resurrection, time with Jesus, abolition of pain, abuse, crying, and death, and the best God and the universe have to offer) we should be jumping for joy, singing with gladness, praying with power, and telling everyone about it. The ones who need to be fearful and afraid are the ones who do not have the hope of the Second Coming, the ones who are not anticipating the FACE2FACE with Jesus. We have been placed here by God for a very specific purpose, to be the Agents of Hope for our city, its suburbs, and all its inhabitants.
Bible Highlights on Hope
“For You are my hope; O Lord GOD, You are my confidence from my youth.” (Psalm 71:5)
“Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God.” (Psalm 42:11)
“Through Christ you have come to trust in God. And you have placed your faith and hope in God because he raised Christ from the dead and gave him great glory.” (I Peter 1:21)
“because of the hope laid up for you in heaven. Of this you have heard before in the word of the truth, the gospel,” (Colossians 1:5)
“To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.” (Colossians 1:27)
“Be strong and let your heart take courage, All you who hope in the LORD.” (Psalm 31:24)
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,” (I Peter 1:3)
“Who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, who satisfies you with good
so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.” (Psalm 103:4,5)
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