A customary greeting to women during pregnancy in France many years ago was this celebration of a mother’s “hope”. Hearing it again recently reminded me of the powerful promise in Colossians 1:5 where our eternal treasures in Christ are described as “the hope which is laid up for you in heaven.” 

Each use of the word “hope” in the Epistles of the New Testament refers to the certainty of an unseen treasure. It’s a synonym for rock solid assurance.

There is a purifying “hope”, according to I John 3:3, a “blessed hope” according to Titus 2:13 and a fearless hope according to Romans 5:5. Hope is so important that the Apostle Paul compares it to a “helmet”, a vital piece of equipment in many types of sports as well as in military combat.

Hope is also called an “anchor” in Hebrews 6:19. Just as an anchor quietly fulfills its purpose only when it is unseen (underwater), even so, the hope we have in Jesus Christ is quietly available to us, exactly when and where we need it.

Each day we meet people facing struggles, hurts, heartaches and disappointments. Many feel hope-less against the despair that creeps in.

This is why Scripture paints such a clear portrait of real hope. His hope is flawless when all other hopes have failed.

It’s so much more than a dream or a wish. Ours is a living hope, because He lives!  In prayer, praise, worship and daily conversations, we can bring the jagged edges of this broken world to the feet of our risen Savior.

Rejoice in His hope today! It’s part of the eternal inheritance the Lord gives us in Kingdom life. Pray it for others. Savor it and share it.

An ongoing need in the Challenge Farm ministries now is to replenish the inventory of beans and corn for the massive meal prep that happens each week. Currently the financial amount of the total needed is $14,179. All offerings of any amount are so deeply appreciated. We invite friends especially to help supply bags of beans and corn by contributing:

To participate, please add a memo to a check to Liberty Church or use one of the offering envelopes from the Connections table to designate for either or both types of food supplies.

Great food, fellowship and a brief devotional time is for all Liberty guys and friends. Join us!

Click here to give the planning team your RSVP. Welcome friends, co-workers, neighbors for a splashy good time for everyone. Water slide and outdoor games, great food and fellowship:

Honoring the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus in the Table of the LORD

 “Do this in Remembrance of Me”

    For anyone (adults, teens or children)

    Brief Bible intro to the “Why?” “When?” and “How?” of believers’ baptism

         Q&A and light refreshments

         RSVP on Baptism Orientation sign-up sheet on Connections Table

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