Now faith is the assurance of things hope for, the conviction of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1

The word hope is a word that defines, sets free, and motivates every part of life. It is a firm assurance of things we embrace with God. It is knowing in our knower, even if still not seen with the eyes or felt anywhere else but the heart.

Someone recently asked me how I can be so sure that God even exists. Well, besides the many times He has spoken to me or given to me, it is this confident assurance, the Hope He has placed in my heart! Yes, God is alive, God is real and God is with us!

The future hope we have of the resurrection is a confident guarantee He offers. The presence of the Holy Spirit Himself gives us this confidence and guidance through this gift of hope.

Matthew 12:21 tells us that all the world will find hope in His name. So, my friends, start there – start with the name of Jesus where every knee will bow and every tongue will confess.

For Jesus is our Hope – the hope of the world – our blessed hope for things that are and things to come!