CONFIDENT HOPE

Let us hold fast the confession of our hope
without wavering,
for He who promised is faithful.
Hebrews 10:23

For Christians, hope is not wishful thinking. Rather, it is confident expectation. Those without Christ may wish things were different and wish they knew someone who could change their situations. As Christians, we are personally related to the Lord of the universe, who is sovereign not only over all creation but also over every circumstance we experience. Therefore, we can live with confident hope because our hope is in the One who is faithful.

When God speaks, He stands by His word to see that it comes to pass (Isaiah 55:11). Christians can trust God completely when He speaks to us, for He never deceives His children. If God has indicated to you that He is going to do something, then you can be absolutely confident that He will do it.

What will God do?

Our hope is not mere speculation in what God might do. God has given His word on many areas of life regarding things He will do. Therefore, we can have confident hope in everything that He has promised. Look at these examples:

• Why do unrighteous people seem to prosper while righteous people suffer? Jesus promised that each would eventually receive a just reward.
  (Luke 16:19-31)
• Do you worry if all the effort you have put into training your children in God’s ways will stay with them when they become adults? God promised it would.
  (Proverbs 22:6)
• Do you wonder if the things you renounced when you became a Christian will be replaced by God’s blessings? Jesus assured us we would receive a hundred times as much!
  (Mark 10:29-30)
• Will Jesus return and join us with those who have already died? Scripture spells out this certainty!
  (1 Thessalonians. 4:13-18)

As you pray today, thank God for His promises! Also take a few moments to listen for His guidance, and make a very conscience effort to adjust your focus to be more on His will for you. Finally, thank Him for filling your life with confident hope! Amen!

Source:
“Experiencing God Day-By-Day; The Devotional and Journal”, by Henry T. Blackaby and Richard Blackaby ©1997. Entry July 11.

Additional Reading:
Don’t Worry ‘bout a Thing
Spiritual Optimism