Everyone Needs Hope

Over the last few weeks there has been so much destruction and fright within the world. There have been bombings that have taken lives. There have also been explosions, threats between countries, an aircraft shot down, and the list could go on and on. The moral state of the world is also very low. Propaganda is being used to condone the actions of a child-killing organization. It seems you cannot turn the TV on without seeing the news of the latest murder or abduction. There are people that have tried to poison the president and other high officials. Politicians are always in uproar over domestic and foreign policies. As if all of that wasn’t enough, we see the devastation and heartache around us, in our communities, amongst our friends, and in our families. It seems like this world does not get a break from the strife and hopelessness it brings upon itself. 

Let’s face it. The world has always been the same. Selfishness seems to be the common theme everywhere. Everyone is living for self. Because of this, anger, strife, and hopelessness are some key emotions that are in the thoughts and hearts of the world. The Christian on the other hand, must rise above this, and bring hope to the world with all its troubles. After all, God’s people have always had hope in Him. The psalmist says, “For You are my hope…” (Psalm 71:5, NASB), when talking about God. Even in the New Testament, the Lord is the source of hope (e.g. 1 Peter 1:3). The early Christians were suffering for their hope, and Peter wanted them to defend the hope that was in them (3:15). Defending the hope that is in us does not mean to hide our hope in the corner. Remember that the world is dying from their hopelessness? Because of this, we need to rise up and bring them that hope! The hope that can make us peaceful after a disaster or dispute, hope that can cause the weary in spirit to be strong, and hope that only comes from our Lord Jesus Christ! Let us bring them that hope, “the hope of the gospel” (Colossians 1:23). 

If you would like to find the hope that is found only in Jesus Christ, but you do not know where to look, I pray you will contact this writer. The Lord's scriptures have made it so easy to find hope, and all we have to do is look towards Him. I would love to show you the way that He has given us! Please, contact me through Facebook or commenting below.