The above verse begs the question, "Do you believe God?" Do you really believe God intends to give you hope (an expectation of good) and a future? Many people read a verse like this one and give mental ascent to the idea of what it says without ever embracing the truth of it into their heart. God genuinely has a good future in store for each of us and this future begins on earth not Heaven!
God tells us in Psalm 100:5, "God is good and His love endures forever." Jesus speaks of God's goodness in Matthew 7:11 and teaches us that it is God's goodness which leads Him to give good gifts to His children. Regardless of how our current circumstances look, we can always be assured of God's goodness and good intentions for us; God has a future planned for each of His children and it includes good things. This, of course, does not mean life will always be a bed of roses. But it does mean we can always have hope for a light at the end of any dark tunnel in which we are currently walking. After all, Jesus did tell us in John 16:33, "In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."
The Christmas season is a hard time of the year for many people. Some of you guys may have lost loved ones in the past year, lost a job or experienced some other kind of heartache and the pain of your current circumstances may be amplified by the holidays. If you are one of the hurting this Christmas season, I hope you will take God's Word to heart and be encouraged during the difficult month ahead. Look to God's Word, believe it and take it deep into your heart. Although you may be experiencing temporary trials and troubles this is not the end! Jesus has hope and a future for you! God is good, loves you and has many good things with which to bless your life! Hold on! Life will get better!
James
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