Saturday, July 19, 2008
Hope...
I have been waking at 5am and using this time to prepare for the day both spiritually and physically. Elisha kept asking me to wake him a half hour before the other children so that he too could have some quiet time with the Lord. Yesterday, I woke him at 5:30 a.m. as we entered the library to read the Word I was filled with a sense of Hope. At that momen,t the reality hit me that because of Christ I can awake everyday with Hope! Hope of seeing the impossible made possible, Hope of being a witness to God in action! An excitement sprang forth in my heart; there are so many "impossible" needs in my life and yet at any moment my God, the God of the impossible, could speak life into them and they would become possible!
I shared my thoughts with Elisha and we both pondered our lives as His children! What Hope and Joy fills my heart to think about it. I walk with expectation that at any moment, at any turn in life, I could bear witness to the impossible becoming possible! Amazing.. simply amazing! Just think about it, Our God has been doing the impossible since the very beginning! Nothing is impossible for our God. As I type this I am reminded of how many "Impossibles" I have personally seen become possible only because of Him! Let me share with you a few things I have found in His Word as I pondered this Hope that lies within me! Grab yourself a cup of tea and come... come study His Word with me!
Hope is mentioned 133 times in the Kings James Bible.
The World defines hope as: a feeling of being hopeful - wishing for a positive outcome. (The hope we have within us is not based on "wishing" is it dear friends? It isn't based on feelings either! For a hope that was grounded on emotions would not stand the test of time nor would a wishful thought carry us through the storms of life! Only a hope rooted in Truth can stand the trials of time and the storms that come!)
The Bible defines hope as: confidence (Job 31:24 strongs #3689) a place of refuge, security, trust (Psalm 16:9 strongs #983) expectation, faith (Romans 4:18 strongs#1680)
It is the Lord that makes us hope (Psalm 22:9)
I just love Psalm 16:9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.
Did you notice that it said our "flesh" shall "rest" in hope!! It is in our faith of Him and all He is that our flesh is quieted and we find rest! Praise God!!!
I love Romans 4:18 which says: Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be
How many of you have reason to be "against hope!?" Your situations looks "impossible" right? Take heart dear friend! NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR OUR GOD!! Let it be said of us, "Who against hope believed in hope" so that we too may receive the blessings and the promises of the Lord!
Oh, there is just so much more to share... so many more verses on HOPE! Share your favorite verse on Hope with me. I would love to enjoy His Word right along with you!
With much love,
Mrs. Joseph Wood
(on behalf of the entire Wood family who is living every day with HOPE)
I shared my thoughts with Elisha and we both pondered our lives as His children! What Hope and Joy fills my heart to think about it. I walk with expectation that at any moment, at any turn in life, I could bear witness to the impossible becoming possible! Amazing.. simply amazing! Just think about it, Our God has been doing the impossible since the very beginning! Nothing is impossible for our God. As I type this I am reminded of how many "Impossibles" I have personally seen become possible only because of Him! Let me share with you a few things I have found in His Word as I pondered this Hope that lies within me! Grab yourself a cup of tea and come... come study His Word with me!
Hope is mentioned 133 times in the Kings James Bible.
The World defines hope as: a feeling of being hopeful - wishing for a positive outcome. (The hope we have within us is not based on "wishing" is it dear friends? It isn't based on feelings either! For a hope that was grounded on emotions would not stand the test of time nor would a wishful thought carry us through the storms of life! Only a hope rooted in Truth can stand the trials of time and the storms that come!)
The Bible defines hope as: confidence (Job 31:24 strongs #3689) a place of refuge, security, trust (Psalm 16:9 strongs #983) expectation, faith (Romans 4:18 strongs#1680)
It is the Lord that makes us hope (Psalm 22:9)
I just love Psalm 16:9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.
Did you notice that it said our "flesh" shall "rest" in hope!! It is in our faith of Him and all He is that our flesh is quieted and we find rest! Praise God!!!
I love Romans 4:18 which says: Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be
How many of you have reason to be "against hope!?" Your situations looks "impossible" right? Take heart dear friend! NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR OUR GOD!! Let it be said of us, "Who against hope believed in hope" so that we too may receive the blessings and the promises of the Lord!
Oh, there is just so much more to share... so many more verses on HOPE! Share your favorite verse on Hope with me. I would love to enjoy His Word right along with you!
With much love,
Mrs. Joseph Wood
(on behalf of the entire Wood family who is living every day with HOPE)
Comments
Saturday, July 19, 2008 - Thank you!
Posted by Hisirishgem Romans 8:13-31
For our salvation is by hope: but hope which is seen is not hope: for who is hoping for what he sees? But if we have hope for that which we see not, then we will be able to go on waiting for it.
And in the same way the Spirit is a help to our feeble hearts: for we are not able to make prayer to God in the right way; but the Spirit puts our desires into words which are not in our power to say; And he who is the searcher of hearts has knowledge of the mind of the Spirit, because he is making prayers for the saints in agreement with the mind of God. And we are conscious that all things are working together for good to those who have love for God, and have been marked out by his purpose.
...What may we say about these things? If God is for us, who is against us?
Romans has helped me through a great deal this month. I've just had so many questions All (funny you mentioned it) based on HOPE. Hope in our Glorious Lord.
One question I had for him was the difference between righteousness and perfection. Over the past few years, sometimes I've felt that certain things I say or do is questioned by other brothers and sisters in Christ. I.E. the need to abandon all secular music, videos, tv, books, fellowship, etc. It left me feeling pretty confused. Am I to be perfect? I'm just NOT.
I felt God softly answer. It was exactly what I knew He would say....that Jesus serves as the perfection by His blood that was shed for ALL sinners.
To remember HOPE in HIM and not under the judgements of anyone else.
Hope, like you said, there are just SO many descriptions of the word HOPE and it's such a beautiful description of what God has intended for us not only to share with others, but to hold in our heart for ourselves as He touches our hearts each day.
Thanks so much for sharing today. You've touched my heart and I needed it deeply.
Rebekah
For our salvation is by hope: but hope which is seen is not hope: for who is hoping for what he sees? But if we have hope for that which we see not, then we will be able to go on waiting for it.
And in the same way the Spirit is a help to our feeble hearts: for we are not able to make prayer to God in the right way; but the Spirit puts our desires into words which are not in our power to say; And he who is the searcher of hearts has knowledge of the mind of the Spirit, because he is making prayers for the saints in agreement with the mind of God. And we are conscious that all things are working together for good to those who have love for God, and have been marked out by his purpose.
...What may we say about these things? If God is for us, who is against us?
Romans has helped me through a great deal this month. I've just had so many questions All (funny you mentioned it) based on HOPE. Hope in our Glorious Lord.
One question I had for him was the difference between righteousness and perfection. Over the past few years, sometimes I've felt that certain things I say or do is questioned by other brothers and sisters in Christ. I.E. the need to abandon all secular music, videos, tv, books, fellowship, etc. It left me feeling pretty confused. Am I to be perfect? I'm just NOT.
I felt God softly answer. It was exactly what I knew He would say....that Jesus serves as the perfection by His blood that was shed for ALL sinners.
To remember HOPE in HIM and not under the judgements of anyone else.
Hope, like you said, there are just SO many descriptions of the word HOPE and it's such a beautiful description of what God has intended for us not only to share with others, but to hold in our heart for ourselves as He touches our hearts each day.
Thanks so much for sharing today. You've touched my heart and I needed it deeply.
Rebekah
Sunday, July 20, 2008 - Aaaahhhhh
Posted by Cheryl http://crazyladycheryl.blogspot.com/ Aaahh - it is the HOPE of the Lord that gets me out of bed each day. I am ready and HOPING for His return!
Monday, July 21, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by a1health Hello Dear Friend,
How old is Elisha? I have been faltering with not getting up to spend time with the Lord. Thank you for reminding me!
Blessings,
~Farrah
How old is Elisha? I have been faltering with not getting up to spend time with the Lord. Thank you for reminding me!
Blessings,
~Farrah
