A FUTURE FLOODED WITH HOPE
We must look to the future with a new sense of hope—not the fragile hope of optimism, but the living hope that flows from the throne of God. The past has had its say; its echoes may still ring in our minds, but it no longer rules us. The future belongs to Christ, and because it belongs to Him, it is saturated with promise. “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you…thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope” (Jeremiah 29:11). Hope is not wishful thinking; it is confidence anchored in the faithfulness of God.
This hope is inseparable from fidelity to truth. We are not carried forward by feelings alone, but by the solid ground of what God has spoken. Jesus Himself stands before us as both the way and the truth, inviting us to walk steadily, honestly, and unashamedly in His light. “You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:32). When truth is loved and obeyed, freedom follows like dawn after a long night; lies lose their grip, and fear begins to loosen its hold.
There are moments when grace does not trickle—it pours. It comes like a rush of water over the edge of a great falls, unstoppable, thundering, cleansing everything in its path. The Word speaks of this abundance without hesitation: “Where sin abounded, grace abounded much more” (Romans 5:20). We are not sustained by a reluctant mercy or a measured compassion, but by grace that overflows its banks, carrying us forward when our own strength has failed.
Jesus surrounds us with His love, not as a distant observer, but as the Shepherd who walks among His sheep. We are hemmed in behind and before, enclosed by a love that refuses to let go. “The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger and great in mercy” (Psalm 145:8). And again, “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness” (Lamentations 3:22-23). His mercy endures; His grace sustains; His presence reassures.
So we step forward—not recklessly, but confidently—into a future shaped by truth, washed by grace, and held together by enduring love. “Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit” (Romans 15:13). The waters may roar, the days may tremble, but Christ remains; and because He remains, so does our hope.
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Lord Jesus, set our eyes firmly on the future You have prepared. Anchor us in Your truth, wash us in Your overflowing grace, and surround us with Your enduring love. Teach us to walk forward with quiet confidence, trusting Your mercy each step of the way. Amen.
BDD
