Hope

I want you to just think for a moment what does the word HOPE mean to you.

For some hope may be a ray of sunshine through a prison window or a deal on something they really need or the truth in the midst of a lie or the sight of a boat when you are lost at sea or seeing something with a different perspective, whatever it is, it is still HOPE.

While I was praying this week I was quickened to the scripture 2 Timothy 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and love and of a sound mind. As I meditated on this I sensed the frustration of the Lord over how we present things in His name. We speak of all the things occuring in the world around us and how they are prophecy of the scriptures and that we need to be prepared, yet are we invoking fear to those that lack understanding in these areas? The truth is that God loves us and if we are his, that he will protect us and that he will provide and give us peace and be our advocate. We need to be careful  not to speak fear and call it God because the scripture plainly states that God is not the author of it. I do believe that it is our responsibilty to speak without fear or favor and that some do need to see that this life is not forever, I just want it to be done with the hope of God and not the fear of man. Romans 10:15 says And how shall they preach except they be sent? as it is written beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace and bring glad tidings of good things! We as the body of Christ need to bring peace in the midst of trouble and the good news of Jesus Christ, a Savior in a dying world. The media doesn't help all. All they portray is death, destruction, pain, and the bible is plain that the Devil only comes to steal, kill and destroy. So I ask you this is their message of God or the Devil? Yes, it is as simple as that. It is one or the other. Maybe it's time to trun off the news, whether the radio or tv, and search for some Hope. Hope that is eternal, everlasting, love of a father that will never leave you or forsake you. No matter what you are going through. I want you to see yourself through God's eyes. No matter what he loves you. So today in the midst of chaos, unrest, hate, fear, and all that Satan thinks he has for you. I am sending you hope, love, peace joy, kindness. Seek God while he may be found. He is waiting for you.