Scripture

“Set all your hope on the grace that Jesus Christ will bring you when he is revealed.” 1 Peter 1:13

Reflections

Where do you find hope?

Some base all their hope in human potential.  They think that if we just try hard enough as human beings to make our situation better, all will be well.  Yet, with thousands of years to prove ourselves, why are we still such a mess?  Some base their hope in science.  No doubt science has helped us tremendously.  It has also brought us nuclear weaponry.  Some base their hope in a leader or a country or a political party.  However, what leader has not let us down at one point or another?  What country has perfected itself?  What political party is completely above reproach?

No matter how hard we try, we will never perfect this world and our lives.  No matter how far science advances, it will never get us beyond the grave.  No matter who leads us into a “more perfect union”, it will never be without flaws.

There is only One who is our true source of hope, Jesus Christ.  We see how Jesus willingly died on the cross for sinners like you and me.  We see how he favors us, even as weak human beings.  When he comes again, he will bring us to him.  We will be under his care with nothing to worry about, no pain, no sadness, no grief.  He came to restore his broken creation.  We will be with him in that new day.

Prayer

Lord God, thank you for the hope that can only be found in you.  Be my hope this day.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Full Reading: 1 Peter 1:13-16