It's been a wondrous Easter weekend, celebrating Christ's resurrection through which we have our Living Hope! Like my Pastor said in his sermon, "Easter cuts through the fog of human uncertainty, global problems, and individual suffering to offer a hope that cannot be diminished by any circumstance or any complexity." This Living Hope: 1) is a gift from God, 2) will transform, and 3) is anchored to the Resurrection of Jesus (1 Peter 1:3) It is imperishable, unspoilable, reserved for us, guarded by God, and leads to joy. And, Biblical Hope is a certainty that what we hope for will come to pass.
From one sermon on Hope at my church to a sermon at another church on no more Fear, it shows the power of the resurrection. The pastor said that the opposite of Fear is PEACE. Using the Matthew 28 passage, he pointed out that when Jesus is with us, we have nothing to fear. The undeniable truth is that because Jesus has risen, we don't have to be afraid for Jesus has conquered death and fear; and He wants to transform us (Matt 28 ends with the Great Commission). Also we have the assurance of the accuracy and reality of Scripture, which is supported by evidence of names, facts, and prophesies fulfilled. The Bible has no errors and is testable.
The verse that stood out during devotions in Psalm 44 was verse 8: "O God, we give glory to you all day long and constantly praise your name". After talking about not trusting in our own strength, but rather trusting in God, the Psalmist closes the section with glory and praise to God!
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