Hope is the Expectation of Coming Good
Last night was awesome! We were so encouraged by the words of these men which brought hope to so many.
Hope is the expectation of coming good. Our hope is NOT in our government but in our GREAT God who promises to never leave us or forsake us. He is for us, and if He is for us who can be against us?(Romans 8:31)
These coming days may look different than we expected, but don’t be fooled God is on the move! He uses ALL things for good in our lives as believers (Rom. 8:28)—even this!
So what do we do?
We go forward—we don’t retreat.
It was President Franklin Rosevelt in his inaugural address of 1933 that said; “We have nothing to fear but fear itself. ” This he said in the midst of the Great Depression. President Roosevelt went on to say; Fear is nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance."
In other words, Fear paralyzes us but faith propels us forward!
The enemy wants to prevent us from advancing and the tactic he uses is fear. Don’t let fear rule and reign in your hearts, rather let peace. For the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.(Phil.4:7.)
This is not a time for us to be afraid— as Jack Hayford said:”Fears are today’s lies about tomorrow’s promise. Fears are denials of hope rooted in doubts about God’s power, presence, promise, and working.”
Let’s commit to reject fear and go forward in faith! It’s time for the light to shine bright in this dark world! Let’s do this👊🏼🙌🏼💪🏼❤️🙏🏼🇺🇸.