Sunday Morning Series - Hope That Does Not Waver - Brave Hope

Text: Hebrews 10:23, Romans 12:10-12

Last week, we learned that hope is always about the future. We're not denying the present circumstances in our lives, but looking toward a better tomorrow. Our life principle: Don't be led into a hope; follow one based on the Word of God.

Not all Godly hope is a promise of a bright future. Jesus' hope was the cross. Paul faced imprisonment. Peter knew he would be martyred. Yet, at the other end of these difficult times, they saw a glorious end result.

Many people have picked up negative hopes, apart from the promises of God. If the hope you have doesn't look toward a glorious end, it's not from God. Some people have physical conditions and figure they have to accept whatever comes their way. Others experience emotional problems and develop a victim mentality. Depression is based on a negative hope that things will never get better. Poverty is based on a negative hope of lack.

In all of these negative hopes, a glorious end is missing. We've compromised God's Word and exchanged His promise for a sob story.

Is your hope right? Check the...

Ending of your hope

Basis of your hope

and the reflection (what does your countenance tell people?) of your hope.

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