Hope

In West Texas last night I drove to the house in a blizzard. This morning the skies are blue. The contrast reminds me that I am not in control of very much. Handling life is like trying to chase a jackrabbit. It's not easy, neat or predictable. This season of the year declares to mankind that there is hope. It's not a hope built on a new health care mandate, or on an upward trend in the stock market. It is a hope that comes from the heart of Almighty God. The Scriptures say this hope is sure and steadfast, firm and secure (Hebrews 6:19). Peter says we are to be ready to give a reason for the hope that lies within us ( 1 Peter 3:15). The reason for this hope is not that everything in life is working out like we want it, or that we have a found a three step solution for all our problems. The reason is Christ. Christ in us the hope of glory (Colossians 1:17). I can't control blizzards, blues skies, government health care, or another person, but I can control what I fix my hope on. As I write this the song on the internet stream is "our God is an awesome God." Let's not forget this truth that brings hope and eternal life. What God did for us in the Son is awesome! He reigns from heaven above with wisdom, power and love! I have hope. So can you-know Jesus Christ, crucified, raised, coming again.