Day in and day out humans place their hope in something or someone. More often than not, people find themselves let down when their hope falls through. As a Christian it is vitally important to place your hope in the solid foundaiton of Christ Jesus. Romans 7 and 8 are amazing chapters in the Bible that address the issue of sin, salvation, hope, and future glory. We are promised life with Christ upon His return if we live according to the ways of the Lord. As a result of that promise, we find ourselves patiently awaiting Christ's return so that we may leave this place we know on Earth in order to be restored with God in Heaven.
The anticipation that accompanies hope is exciting. Relating hope to an everyday situation, one might say he hopes to make the baseball team!! Imagine working hard every day to improve, trying out for the team, and then waiting for the team roster to be announced. Your palms would be sweaty with anticipation, but you would smile knowing you'd put your best foot forward. You woujld hope with all your might that you make the team! Transfer that energy and excitement over toward Christ's return. Do you hold the same level of hope and anticipation for Christ to return? Afterall, this life we live is our "tryout." We hope and pray we will someday be reunited with Christ in Heaven.
Until that day comes we find ourselves here on Earth. We are here with purpose, with promises, and with the hope of eternity with God. How we live these days reflects our worship toward Christ. If you are more excited about making the baseball team than making God's team, then you might want to go in search of that lost anticipation! For to yearn for Christ's return with a patient smile and a heart filled with hope is to worship God with your very being. When Christ returns I want to see my hope revealed! Worship God with your life...your breath...your hope...and therefore glorify our Father in Heaven.
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