He Who Promised Is Faithful

Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

Hebrews 10:19-25

Not allowing oneself to hope is a sad and cynical way to view life.

Biblical hope is unique: it’s a confident trust in God and what He is doing in the world and in our lives. That’s something everyone needs!

Having biblical hope is not foolish, because it has a strong foundation. We hold fast to the hope we have received in Christ because our God is faithful. He can be trusted with anything and everything we will ever face – both for today and forever.

Our hope is grounded in the trustworthy character of the God who loves us with an everlasting love. So – there is indeed hope for you and I.

Hope that has its foundation in God will not crumble under the presses of life.

Our Daily Bread – March 23, 2013