They were scared . . . scared that it would only get more difficult. They argued. Their problems consumed their thoughts, conversations, and decisions. No matter where they were or what they were doing, they could not seem to escape the pressure of the stuff of their life. It had seemed so different when they had first begun their life together.
There were two choices. . . to live in despair . . . or . . . to believe their dreams were not lost. As simple as it seems, the first thing we must do is to take a stand . . . to take the position of hope. It goes against what makes sense at the time; however, when we live in the hope that comes from Christ . . . we are positioned in the hope that does not disappoint.:"hope does not disappoint because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us." (Romans 5:5, NASB)
How? Is it possible to survive hopeless situations?
The people in the ancient days sang about the hope that does not disappoint when they crossed over from oppression to freedom:
The LORD is a warrior; the LORD is his name (Exodus 15:3).
Zephaniah says it this way: "Don't be afraid. Dear Zion, don't despair. Your God is present among you, a strong Warrior there to save you. Happy to have you back, he'll calm you with his love and delight you with his songs. (Zephaniah 3:16-17, The Message).
God is not only present, but our strong warrior. God will make a way through the problems of life.
Regardless of how hopeless the situation looks, hope in God will not disappoint us, the Spirit of God pours out the love of God into and out of our life, fighting for our life.
Take a stand in hope.
Have faith in the Hope that does not disappoint.
Trust God to be present and your strong Warrior.
Learning to KickStart the day with God as my Warrior,
Kerrie
(written by Kerrie L. Palmer © 2010 All Rights Reserved)