Jesus is our Hope

Now the GOD of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. (Romans 15:13)

Our Hope, our Joy, our Peace is in Jesus Christ who is the Blessed Hope, who gives us the Joy of our Salvation and is the Prince of Peace.  We who have believed in Him abound in hope, grace, and mercy because of the power and presence of the Holy Spirit within us.  It is not a wishful hope, a maybe hope, but an absolute hope built on Faith and based on GOD's Word that because Jesus lives so shall we.  That is not just a future promise, but a now certainty of faith in Christ finished work on the Cross of Calvary for our redemption that gives us an abundant and eternal life now and forever.  And that gives us real and lasting Joy that is borne out in praise, real peace because we are at peace with GOD, and power to love the unlovable and reach the Lost through the Spirit who gives us life and direction through His Word.

But the Lost are not so, for you do not know Him nor His power or presence.  The condemnation of sIn is still upon you and you are still at war with GOD.  He calls you to repent, to surrender to Him on His terms unconditionally and receive His free gift of love and mercy for your sIns and make you a new creature in Christ.  Then you too, will have real joy in your heart, real peace in your life, and real hope in this dark, dying world.  Without Him you are lost and destined for a devil's Hell.  Don't let fear, deception, or anger towards GOD rob you of the greatest gift ever given; be born again today.

For the Christian, celebrate the joy, peace, and hope you have in Him with those you meet.

In Christ,
Jefferson Sweet