Hope is a word we use often. I hope to see you soon. I hope you get better soon. I hope things turn out all right.
We use the word hope to suggest an uncertain, yet desired, outcome. A possibility. But this is not the way God intended for us to understand the concept. The hope we have in Jesus is different from our everyday understanding of the word. The hope we have in God is far from uncertain possibilities and wishful thinking.
God is a God of hope. This hope Paul describes in his letter to the Romans is certain, definite, and unwavering. Our hope that Jesus will return, our hope of redemption, and our hope that God will keep His promises all are certain.
When we understand and believe in the certain hope we have in God, we are transformed. We have hope for daily living and for the future. God’s hope is transformative in our lives and gives us purpose and vision. God longs for us to put our complete trust in Him. Our hope in Him will not be put to shame.
Ask the God of hope to fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him so your hope will overflow—not because of your own strength, but because of the power of the Holy Spirit.
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Eleanor Carpenter is a speaker, worship leader, and mentor who helps young people in their passionate pursuit of Jesus. She lives in Melbourne, Victoria, with her husband. They lead a young adults’ movement in their region that seeks to see lives transformed by Jesus every day. For more information on pursuing your God-given purpose or to contact Eleanor, visit www.eleanorpaige.com.