Sanctuary Sunday ~ Hope From the Rubble

 

My heart goes out to those sifting through the rubble left behind by the aftermath of the deadly tornados of this week. I can't even begin to fathom the pain and despair.

But this I do know, God will somehow take what seems to be utter ruin and death and cause new life to cover the ruins.

He is faithful.

He is the Giver of Hope.

"For in hope we have been saved, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one also hope for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, with perseverance, we wait eagerly for it."  Romans 8:24,25

Hear His words of Hope to you today.

I understand, My child, when you are uncertain about My will, when you cry out in the lonely moments of your despair for the life of a loved one, for physical healing, healing of relationships that have gone awry like sprung coils; cries in the midst of a storm;  Dear one, do not lose heart, do not lose hope.

I Am Hope. I give you more than future glory, I am your present glory. I do hear you; I do answer you.

My ears are not closed to your requests and your fervent prayers, but you mst have hope. Trust Me! I know your heart, I hear you, but My will cannot be flopped like a fish on the sand. I cannot change because you fast, or plead, or because you insist you know more than I.

Allow My written Word, which throbs with the Power of Hope, to enter your mind and body like fresh blood in your veins, new life in your thoughts.

Your hope of glory is in My Son, the One who works on building your mansion daily. But how will you love His holy hammer without the hope of eternal life that I promised ages ago (and I cannot lie)? And how will you be recognized if you are not wearing your helmet of hope?

And how will your soul relax in the trials of life if you do not perceive in the far reaches of your mind that I give you more than miracles?

When you have My mind, My wisdom, My knowledge, My understanding, you will not panic at the threat of death. Instead, you will march through it as if it were only a valley, because I am with you. Do not be afraid, My child. Caress the sister of love, which is your gift of hope, and bravely come through the darkness.

(These words are compiled from meditating on the following passages: Romans 15:4; Colossians 1:27; John 14:2,6; Colossians 1:23; 1:5; Romans 5:2; 1 Thessalonians 5:8; Titus 1:2; Psalm 23:4)

 

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Sanctuary Sunday ~ Hope From the Rubble