The Power of Hope

 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