Romans 5:5 (NLT): “And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.”
Hope...sadly, too many people go through life without this vital perspective. The Bible encourages us with the fact that this earth, with all of its challenges, is not our home (Hebrews 13:14). As children of God, we are destined for a land of peace, joy, and perfect love. The distractions of this life that try to steal our attention and weigh heavy on our hearts do not need to become our life’s focus. Instead, we should learn to turn our eyes homeward in moments of despair and focus on the joy that is set before us. That’s exactly what Christ did! Hebrews 12:2 teaches us that Christ endured the cross by fixing His eyes on what lay ahead...the joy of Heaven. So, be of good cheer! Today may be less than stellar, but the best is yet to come! The momentary discomforts we experience in this life will quickly fade when we reach our heavenly home.
Be filled with the hope of glory today!
Theresa
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