As I continue this series, it is
essential to understand that our strongest hope comes through the
Living Word of God as written in the Holy Bible. “All scripture is
inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us
realize what is wrong in our life. It straightens us out and teaches
us to do what is right. It is God's way of preparing us in every way,
fully equipped for every good thing God wants us to do” 2 Timothy
3:16-17
Hope is defined as: Confident trust
with the expectation of fulfillment. As I read the Holy Bible I am
confident of several things; First I have personal experience to
those things both good and bad described in the Bible. In the Bible I
saw what was wrong in my life, but it gave me Hope that my life did
not have to continue down a path of destruction. Second, as I read
the Lord speaks to my heart and reminds me of the many times He was
there in my life. How He provided and protected me. It gives me Hope
through life's trials. Third, the Bible confirms those things the
Lord speaks to my heart as His will for me. The Lord will never
violate what He has said in His Word, both the blessings and
consequences are true.
Reading the Holy Living Word of God
inspires our Hope, encourages us to live in such a fashion that we
will experience the goodness, grace and loving kindness which is the
hallmark of our God. The Lord knows us and the plans He has for us
are good. Jeremiah 29:11-13 speaks about this, but there is a
condition, we have to seek Him with all our hearts.
Only those who have crossed from death
to life in Christ can understand what the Holy Bible is all about.
Those without the Holy Spirit of God can not understand the meaning
of scripture. It is hidden in a riddle, because God confounds the
wise, but speaks clearly to the humble. Proverbs 3:34
Our hope is found through the word of
God, so be sure to “Carry out my instructions; don't forsake them.
Guard them, for they will lead you to a fulfilled life” Proverbs
4:13
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