A Living Hope

Devotion

8-30-10

A Living Hope

 

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready

to be revealed in the last time.  In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ; and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, obtaining as the outcome of your faith the salvation of your souls.

I Peter 1:3-9

 

Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance, but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior; because it is written, You shall be Holy, for I am Holy.”

I Peter 1:13-16

Dear Father,

It is so easy for us to read Your word and not to take it seriously, so I pray that today we will not just read it but we will embrace it.  You are our living Hope and I pray that for anyone reading this devotion today who may be feeling hopeless about a situation they are facing, about a relationship that is broken, or a need they are desperate for, that they will understand You are their hope and You are faithful to provide all their needs.  In fact Father, You have already provided it, it is coming, You have already answered, You have it all under control.  Thank You for Your faithfulness to me, my husband, my children and grandchildren, my extended family, friends, brothers and sisters in Christ and to the stranger on the street.

You died for us all.  In Your death You offer us life.  In Your life we have hope.  In Your hope we have a future of promise. In Your promises we have the assurance of our salvation, and in our salvation we have the opportunity to have a personal relationship with God. Wow, what a living Hope we have.

May we all remember this today and give You praise.

In Jesus name, Amen