THE CHRISTIAN HOPE
In my flesh I see God, whom … my eyes shall behold.
Children of God can rise above every trouble and trial of life if they anticipate the glories of heaven and the joy of being with the Saviour.
I received a letter from a remarkable man who possessed the sense of victory that comes from a forward look of faith. He had survived a long, delicate cranial operation, but he suffered some brain damage, partial blindness, some deafness, and mild paralysis. In addition, he spent several months on dialysis. He admitted he felt pretty low at times, but he didn’t stay down. He fully believes that God has a loving purpose in everything He allows, and he said he was looking forward to the glorified body awaiting him. He closed his letter by saying, "I can live with my problems because I know all of these things are preparing me for heaven."
In Job 19 we read not only Job’s bitter lament but also his beautiful expression of hope. He bewailed his loneliness, for in addition to losing his health and wealth he had lost his sons and daughters and all his friends had abandoned him. Yet he found consolation. Deep within, he believed that on the other side of death he would see God as His Friend and Saviour. With that hope he could triumph over everything—and so can we.
When all my labors and trials are o’er and I am safe on that beautiful shore, Just to be near the dear Lord I adore will through the ages be glory for me.
NO ONE IS HOPELESS WHOSE HOPE IS IN GOD.