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The Lord, our Hope

His delight is in the law of the Lord, and on His law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does nor wither. Whatever he does prospers. Psalm 1:2-3

It is our duty to make the Lord our hope; His approval the good we hope for and His power the strength we hope in. He who does this shall be like a tree planted by the waters; a choice tree which, with great care has been set in the best soil.

He shall be like a tree that spreads its roots and, firmly fixed, spreads them out by the waters where he can draw an abundance of sap. Those who make God their hope are easy and enjoy a continual security and serenity of mind. A tree that is so planted and so watered shall not, when the heat comes, sustain any damage from the heat of summer. Its roots are so well moistened that it will be protected from drought.

They shall flourish like a tree that is always green, whose leaf does not wither. They shall be cheerful in themselves and beautiful in the eyes of others. They shall be anchored in an inward peace and satisfaction. They shall not be fearful in a year of drought when there is a need for rain for, as the tree has seed in itself, so it has its moisture. Those who trust in God and, by faith, derive strength and grace from Him shall not stop yielding fruit.

Matthew Henry

Hope Building

We will have confidence on the day of judgement because in this world we are like Him. 1 John 4:17

I rejoice in the hope of that great glory to be revealed for it is no uncertain glory that we look for. Our hope is not as insecure as, “I imagine so,” or “It is likely,” but on the assurance of the strong tow cable of our fastened anchor; it is the oath and promise of Him who is eternal certainty. Our salvation is fastened with God’s own hand and with Christ’s own strength to a strong stake of God’s unchangeable nature. To us, hope does nor mean “I hope so”, our hope is “I know so!”

It was the poet Dante who best pictures what awaits those of you who are hopeless. Who can ever forget his description of the entrance to hell, with its inscription above the smouldering gate, “Leave behind all hope, you who enter here.”

Thank God for His Divine Providence in that He has provided a way of escape from the road to hell, through the blood of His Son Jesus Christ. That is the basis of our hope, the strong stake of God’s unchanging nature.

Samuel Rutherford

Heaven – Its Hope

They were longing for a better country – a heavenly one.Hebrews 11:l6

It seems perfectly reasonable that God should encourage us by giving us a glimpse of the future. When loved ones are taken away from us, the question frequently asked is “Where are they?” and “Will I ever see them again?” It is then that we should turn to the Bible, for there is no other book in all the world that can give us the slightest hope and comfort; no other book that can tell us where our loved ones have gone. Would anyone take away from a grieving man the hope that if we put our trust in God we will meet our loved ones in the future.

“But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he already has? But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.”Romans 8:24b

Hope fills the afflicted soul with such inward joy and consolation, that it can laugh while tears are in the eyes, sigh and sing all in one breath. It is called “the rejoicing of hope”. Hebrews 3:6 (KJV).

William Gurnall

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