What should one do when it seems there just is no reason to hope?
Hope! And then hope some more!
We must never give up. Ah, yes we are free to give up on our own efforts and maneuverings, but we never need to give up on the hope in Christ.
I think it is correct to say that hope does not guarantee things go the way we calculate. It does promise God will work in any challenge which will prove to be glory to Him.
When Lazarus died, Martha and Mary were miffed at Jesus because he dallied. Their hope was he would save their brother. It never occurred to them he could raise him from the dead. How much more spectacular!
We often just don't get it. We think we drew the short straw and for some reason His magic just didn't work on our begging prayers. Ah, but His magic always works on our prayers; in our paths. We must see Martha and Mary's lack of vision for who their God was and then place us in their shoes. God knows our needs. Like Jesus hearing the news of Lazarus' death and waiting a couple of days, God hears the news. He knows the dire straights. And He will be activated...in His time on His terms.
When is seems there is little left of hope, think again! We have every reason to hope. God has never been stumped. He has never been out-matched. You can count on Him. You need to know that the worst failures are mirages. He will deliver and He proved it by the empty grave.
Read all about you....Romans 4:17-25!
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