according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope…
Knowing we have hope in Christ
On the train…
It is truly wonderful to know that all our hope is accepted in the resurrection of Christ, and our confidence and faith are in knowing that our eternal inheritance is secured in heaven.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. To an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that fades not away reserved in heaven for you. 1 Peter 1 verse 3 and 4
There is blessing, assurance, rest and freedom in His words;
Cry out with this hope and confidence knowing He said it.
Believing He will do it.
His promises complete.
His promises all yes, amen, faithful and true,
And are all united in Him.
If, when evil comes upon us as the sword, judgement, or pestilence, or famine, we stand before this house and in they presence,( for thy name is in this house,) and cry unto thee in our affliction, then thou wilt hear and help. 2 Chronicles 20 verse 9
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ form the dead 1 Peter 1 Verse 3
Hope means expectation, desire, something to look forward to.
Hope never dies
Christ is our hope.
Mercy means compassion, forgiveness, kindness.
God has granted these favors on us – He sent his son to die for us.
He raised his son from the dead so that we can live forever.
In quietness and confidence shall be your strength.
When You have a Connection With God
In returning and rest shall you be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength. Isaiah 30 verse 15
Jehovah is elucidating where you can find hope and rest. If you want to armor yourself against today’s battles, try resting in Him. He is the One who supplies hope, peach, rest, and encouragement to your soul. You take your quiet time, a time by yourself with no distractions, and talk with Him. That means you pay and read his word, the Bible to hear him. Get your strength from Him as we learn and lean on Him
“Unto Adam also and to his wife did the Lord God make coats of skins and clothed them.” Genesis 3 verse 21
God’s love is great and forgiving, even amidst the worse situation His lovingkindness surpasses understanding. Adam and Eve were afraid of God because they knew they had sinned, so they ran from Him and hid themselves. But God found them and with His own hands in simple and pure love, made coverings for them, so that they could come back into His presence without shame.
The heart beats hard and fast, the hands begin to shake.
The brow is drenched with sweat, the eyes refuse to focus,
While the cold, icy fingers of fear paralyzes the mind.
The fear of everything new and everything old.
There is loneliness, financial hardship, homelessness, unemployment, pain, suffering and finally death.
Fear has a myriad of faces and many companions to support, nurture, and keep it alive until the bitter end.
Best not to give in.
Easy to say.
Best to turn away without giving credence.
Not so easy to do.
Look up to the light, never to look away.
Remember His words of comfort, and believe what He says,
Because He said it and God is not a man that He should lie.
Numbers 23 verse 19
“Fear not for I am with you. Be not dismayed for I am your God. You shall not be afraid for the terror by night nor for the arrow that flies by day. Nor for the pestilence that walks in darkness nor for the destruction that wastes at noonday. A thousand shall fall at your side and ten thousand at your right hand, but it shall not come nigh you.” Psalm 91 verses 5 to 7
Where now is he who is your refuge and your strength?
He has turned from you in pity.
Cries ascend, fear and doubt descend on me, I cannot see.
Life pauses for a time, or two or more, and still there is nothing .
Tired, I rest my eyes against the pain.
I slump in agony and nothingness.
Then are my ears open and finally I hear.
I listen to that still, small melody;
So swift, so quiet, so easily missed.
I hear it, I remember its sweet tune and I know.
It is He who comes softly;
My Refuge who rises with the morning sun;
And kisses the fragrant dawn with sweet words of comfort.
I need no other.
His time is his and his work is perfect
He is known of me and I of him.
In the night and in the day, He is become my song and I follow him.
Reference: Psalm 91 verse 1 and 2
He that dwells in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty . I will say of the Lord, he is my refuge and my fortress: my God in him will I trust.
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