Morning by Morning, October 10 - Living Hope
Good morning, Lord Jesus. Make me more like You today. ...
"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for (us), who are being protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this (we) rejoice, even if now for a little while (we) have had to suffer various trials, so that the genuineness of (our) faith -- being more precious than gold that, though perishable, is tested by fire -- may be found to result in praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed" (1 Peter 1:3-7).
Our hope is alive. It's a living hope, tested by fire, battered by trials, but also "protected by God through faith." And though it is perishable, even extinguishable, it is grounded in truth and undergirded in the experiences that confirm our God is good and our God is for us and our God is with us though whatever we endure in the challenges of this world.
Our hope is not set on circumstances; our hope is set on You. "For to this end we toil and struggle, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe" (1 Timothy 4:10). You are a living God who empowers us and encourages us every day, through every challenge, with a living hope. And this living hope is built on nothing less than You alone. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
Be encouraged today! In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays
My Friend, I pray you are empowered and encouraged in your hope in Christ today as you overcome every challenge through your faith in our good God who is always with you and always for you. Please pray the same for me. God bless you, my friend!
Tommy Hays | Messiah Ministries
Healing from the Inside Out
Pastoral Director | Rapha God Ministries
4 Dominion Drive, Building 1
San Antonio, Texas 78257
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