What is Hope?
Hope is desiring the things that are unseen
Faith is the things hoped for, evidence of not seen
Hope is the love of God poured out
Purpose of Hope:
I have redeemed you, I have called you by your name
Grace will restore you, make you strong, firm, steadfast
What is unseen, have your eyes on for these are eternal
I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you, plans to give hope and a future
The mystery is Christ in you Colossians 1:27
Forget what is behind, strain towards what is ahead
How to Get Hope:
Have faith in what is unseen
After suffering a while, you will be called to eternal glory: patience
Through endurance and encouragement you gain hope
Through intercession for the uttermost (faith requires an utter)
Trust Him to overflow with hope by power of the Holy Spirit
Wait patiently
Those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength
Being blessed is trusting in the Lord, hope is the Lord
Trust he who began a good work in you will complete it until Jesus arrives
Press towards the good
Present sufferings as a sacrifice. do not compare to unrevealed glory
Wait with perseverance
The Power of Hope Has the Ability to:
Present everyone mature in Christ
Have Believers consumed in mercies and unfailing compassion
Pour out the Love of God from your own well
Redeem your heart by the Holy Spirit
The God of hope fills you with joy and peace
Characteristics of Hope:
Perfect
Establishes
Strengthens
Settles you
Keep hope
How to Keep Hope:
Hold fast to the confidence of God
Rejoicing in the hope till the end