Modern idea of hope: to wish for, to expect, but without certainty of fulfillment; to desire very much, but with no real assurance of getting your desire In scripture, according to the Hebrew and Greek words translated by the word hope and according to biblical usage, hope is an indication of certainty. Hope in scripture means a strong and confident expectation. Though archaic today in modern terms, hope is akin to trust and confident expectation. In summary, hope is the confident expectation, the sure certainty that what God has promised in the word is true, has occurred, and or will in accordance with Gods sure word. A biblical hope is never an escape from reality or from problems. It doesnt leave us idle, drifting or just rocking on the front porch. If our hope is biblical and not just a heavenly cliche or like the sign, in case of emergency break glass, it will put us in gear. - I came across this and was so moved and blessed by the realization of this word that has lost its true meaning in the word. I would only hope that anyone reading this would find similar comfort
Posted on: Sun, 28 Dec 2014 18:16:10 +0000
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