Isn’t that good news? No matter what you may be going through, you can say as David did, “I have set the Lord always before me because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved.” 9 …
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A person who is fully trusting in the Lord will experience His “perfect peace” even when times are tough: “You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.” 8 This unshakable hope must be a reality in our lives, not just a nice religious theory. Fix your eyes on Jesus instead, for He’s “the author and finisher of our faith.” 7 For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.” 6 So if you’re feeling stressed out today, pause for a moment to look past the temporary cares and trials of this world. The Apostle Paul pointed out that because of this kind of hope, grounded in the promises of God, “We do not lose heart … we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. Thankfully, God offers us a reliable anchor, assuring us of victory: “This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Presence behind the veil.” 5 Notice that our anchor of hope must enter into the presence of the Lord, “behind the veil.” … So, what does this mean for us? It means we must find God’s hope amid the stormy and stressful seasons of life. The Bible says there will come a day when everything that can be shaken will be shaken, so “the things which cannot be shaken may remain.” 4 I believe we are experiencing that shaking today, and it’s only just beginning. But hope can be difficult to find when life seems to be caving in and all hell is breaking out around you-especially when you are facing financial pressures, family conflicts, and other stressful situations. In a world facing uncertain times, God’s people need hope now more than ever. If your life is anchored to God’s Word, you don’t have to become flustered during stressful times. We stand on the great and precious promises of God.- Max Lucado 3 Unshakable Hope We do not stand on the problems of life or the pain in life. Because his Word is unbreakable, our hope is unshakable. We are building our lives on the promises of God. They are direction signs intended to guide us away from the toxic swampland and into the clean air of heaven. They lead us into a new reality, a holy environment. It is through the great and precious promises that we participate in the divine nature of God. ” When struggles threaten, they can be seen flipping through Scripture, saying, “I think God said something about this.” When comforting others, they’re prone to ask, “Do you know God’s promise on this topic?”…Īccording to Peter, God’s promises aren’t just great they are “very great.” They aren’t just valuable they are “precious.” 2 To bind them around your neck is to adorn yourself with the finest jewels of the universe. When problems surface, they can be heard telling themselves, “But God said. They determine to ponder, proclaim, and pray the promises of God… They filter life through the promises of God. It’s not that good.īut People of the Promise have an advantage. Many people believe this world is as good as it gets, and let’s face it. It reduces the world to a few decades between birth and hearse. Secularism sucks the hope out of society. How could this be?Īmong the answers must be this: people are dying for lack of hope. Yet more people than ever are orchestrating their own deaths. We are saturated with entertainment and recreation. We have tools of technology our parents could not have dreamed of. We live in a day of despair… We’ve never been more educated. …Ĭould you use some unshakable hope? If so, you are not alone. The reader is left with one conclusion: God’s word is sure. By divine fiat there was light, land, beaches, and creatures. Nine times the text reiterates “God said.” And without exception when God spoke, something happened.
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…įrom the first chapter of Scripture, the Bible makes a case for the dependability of God. Because of God’s promises, David conked a giant, Peter rose from the ashes of regret, and Paul found a grace worth dying for. Because of God’s promises, Joshua led two million people into enemy territory. Because of God’s promises, Abraham left a good home for one he’d never seen. Yet one common denominator united them: they built their lives on the promises of God.īecause of God’s promises, Noah believed in rain before rain was a word. They were male, female, single, and married. The heroes in the Bible came from all walks of life: rulers, servants, teachers, doctors. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where Jesus our forerunner has entered on our behalf.”- Hebrews 6:19–20 1 “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.