--BE HOPEFUL~ / JESUS IS OUR BLESSED HOPE THROUGH ALL OF IT~

"[Look] for the blessed hope and the
appearing of the glory of our great God
and Savior, Christ Jesus." -[Titus 2:13]

--As we watch twilight fade into darkness in our culture, God's Word shows us how to live.

The apostle Paul said that in light of the last days, we need to be hopeful. Certainly, there's enough to be fearful about today, isn't there? But instead of being overwhelmed by the negative possibilities, Paul said he wants us to be "steadfast" (1 Corinthians 15:58).

The word "steadfast" means "to be seated, firmly situated, settled in your emotions." Now, Paul was not saying that we're to be lackadaisical in our attitude about life. Elsewhere in Paul's writings, he reminded us that we're in a death struggle against the forces of evil. "Therefore," he said in Ephesians 5:15-16, "be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil."

When Paul was talking about being relaxed or settled, he was talking about having your inner emotions under control. In spite of opposition, we can be settled in our spirits, knowing that Jesus Christ is coming for us.

The Bible calls that knowledge of Christ's return "the blessed hope" for Christians (Titus 2:13). The only hope we have that keeps us from being overwhelmed by the difficulties of this world is the knowledge that one day Christ is going to deliver us to a better destination. Keep looking and hoping for Christ's return!
--PTV/RJ~
--"Through All Of It"// (lyric video/ Colton Dixon)<https://youtu.be/RRw9pXyYiOI>
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