Hope

“And the angel answered and said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid; for I know that you are looking for Jesus who has been crucified. He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said. Come, see the place where He was lying. And go quickly and tell His disciples that He has risen from the dead; and behold, He is going before you into Galilee, there you will see Him; behold, I have told you.’ And they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy and ran to report it to His disciples.” Matthew 28:5-8

I don’t believe you can give a desperate person any greater truth than a sincere, honest, truthful word of hope.

“Things are going to get better.” “Things are going to change.” “God does have an answer.”

The angel’s word to the women who had come to Jesus’ tomb sparked a flame of hope that became a mighty fire of expectation.

The hope that Jesus brought to them at His resurrection is the hope you and I need every day of our lives.

When Jesus came out of the grave, His action affirmed once and for all in the believer’s heart that we have been accepted in the eyes of God the Father. Our acceptance is not due to our behavior, our works, or our promises but is due to the shed blood of His Son Jesus Christ.

Hope - that’s the encouraging message of the cross.

You ask an elderly saint who understands the truth about the gospel and who believes that Jesus rose from the dead, who is walking in the Spirit, “Is it difficult to grow old and know you will soon face death?” Their answer will often be: “The best is yet to be!”

Do you have a confident hope in God’s plan and provision? Let your hope blossom into faith.