Tag Archives: Hope

Exodus 6:9 Discouragement

Exodus 6:9 Moses reported this to the Israelites, but they did not listen to him because of their discouragement and harsh labor. One tactic of harsh leaders is harsh labor. I think about the labor camps during WWII and now in our current time in communist countries across the globe. People enter these camps neverContinue reading “Exodus 6:9 Discouragement”

Whose Side? – Revelation 17:14

Revelation 17:14 They will wage war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will triumph over them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings — and with him will be his called, chosen and faithful followers.” Have you ever wondered about your future? So many of us, when we were young, wondered aboutContinue reading “Whose Side? – Revelation 17:14”

Hope Professed – Hebrews 10:23

Hebrews 10:23 Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.  Our world is filled with questions. Mask, no mask. Vaccine, no vaccine. Government dictates, individual freedoms. Large corporations, small business. And I could go on. So many things are being questioned at this critical point in human history,Continue reading “Hope Professed – Hebrews 10:23”

Kill It! – Colossians 3:3

Colossians 3:3 For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. It can be easy to get caught up in the concerns of this world. If we watch the news, or even listen to our neighbors talk, there is so much that can set our hearts and minds adrift. We canContinue reading “Kill It! – Colossians 3:3”

Mystery Solved – Colossians 1:27

Colossians 1:27 To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. I like good mystery stories, especially when they are portrayed in movies or TV shows. They can be classics like Agatha Christy or crime how-done-it like NCIS.Continue reading “Mystery Solved – Colossians 1:27”

Suffering Comes Knocking – Romans 5:3-4

Romans 5:3 Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4perseverance, character; and character, hope. One of the goals of all modern societies is to reduce suffering. We don’t have to walk miles down to the stream to gather water. We simply turn the faucet. WeContinue reading “Suffering Comes Knocking – Romans 5:3-4”

Up and Down – Acts 27:20

Acts 27:20 When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days and the storm continued raging, we finally gave up all hope of being saved. It is easy to lose hope, or at least be on the road leading to hopelessness. Life has a way of throwing circumstance our direction that send us into aContinue reading “Up and Down – Acts 27:20”

Stand Up and Lift – Luke 21:28

Luke 21:28 “When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.” Our posture tells a lot about us, especially when difficult times come. Those who hang their heads are often about to lose hope. Those who have the ability, or make the conscious effortContinue reading “Stand Up and Lift – Luke 21:28”

Hard Work

1 Thessalonians 1:3 We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. What I find hard to believe is that there are those who want to reward irresponsible behaviors. Instead of rewarding those who work hard,Continue reading “Hard Work”