Certain Hope
“Who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set
before us: Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast,
and which entereth into that within the veil.” (Hebrews 6:18-19)
The
noun “hope,” when used in the New Testament, does not imply a wishful attitude
but rather a joyous and confident expectation in something promised which will
certainly come to pass—in most cases, something good.
Note
especially the few times it is used with a descriptive adjective.
First,
in a stirring benediction, Paul tells us that our good hope comes from both “our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God,
even our Father” (2 Thessalonians 2:16).
Furthermore,
such hope is given to us along with “everlasting consolation,” or comfort,
which shall last forever. The Father and Son have done this “through grace”
which brings eternal salvation.
Next,
we are taught to be “looking for that
blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus
Christ” (Titus 2:13).
This
blessed hope can be none other than “our
Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope” (1 Timothy 1:1).
He
will certainly return, and this return will be glorious.
Furthermore,
we have a hope which is actively alive. “The
God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy
hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ
from the dead” (1 Peter 1:3).
We
have been (past tense) born again from the dead just as surely as Christ has
been raised from the dead, for His resurrection accomplished it.
Our hope, under grace, is guaranteed by
Jesus Christ: “A better hope . . .
by the which we draw nigh unto God” (Hebrews 7:19)
than that which was possible under law.
In
fact, it is a glorious hope by comparison (2 Corinthians 3:11-12).
This
kind of hope can be “an anchor of the
soul.”
The punishment that brought us peace was upon
him and by his wounds we are healed. He made an appeal to the Father, and was judged
on our behalf by his death on the cross.
Satan never anticipating the aftermath.
The
chains are broken, the captives are set free.
The oppressed and the depressed can lift their
heads because we are free. We are free indeed.
Our redemption is sealed by the blood through
the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. He was born to die so that you and I can find
the life he died for to ensure forever more the cure for death.
Are you struggling
with a big decision or wondering how your eternal future will play out?
Why not talk to the
God of the universe and let Him work in your behalf?
He says, “I will instruct you and teach you the way
you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you" (Psalm 32:8).
Ask God to show you
what to do. Pray the following prayer:
“Father God, I confess I
am a sinner and my sins have separated me from You.
I am truly sorry. I now want to turn away from
my past sinful life and live a new life pleasing to You.
Please forgive me, and
help me avoid sinning again.
I believe that Your Son,
Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and
hears my prayer.
I invite Jesus to become
the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Thank
You that according to your Word, I am now born again.
Please send Your Holy
Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your will for the rest of my life. I
promise to study Your Word – the Bible.
Please use me for Your
glory.
In Jesus' Name I pray. Amen.”
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“My Hope Is Built On Nothing Less” Edward Mote
lyrics
My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness.
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
But wholly trust in Jesus’ Name.
Refrain
On Christ the solid Rock I stand,
All other ground is sinking sand;
All other ground is sinking sand.
When darkness seems to hide His face,
I rest on His unchanging grace.
In every high and stormy gale,
My anchor holds within the veil.
Refrain
His oath, His covenant, His blood,
Support me in the whelming flood.
When all around my soul gives way,
He then is all my Hope and Stay.
Refrain
When He shall come with trumpet sound,
Oh may I then in Him be found.
Dressed in His righteousness alone,
Faultless to stand before the throne.
Refrain
Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness.
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
But wholly trust in Jesus’ Name.
Refrain
On Christ the solid Rock I stand,
All other ground is sinking sand;
All other ground is sinking sand.
When darkness seems to hide His face,
I rest on His unchanging grace.
In every high and stormy gale,
My anchor holds within the veil.
Refrain
His oath, His covenant, His blood,
Support me in the whelming flood.
When all around my soul gives way,
He then is all my Hope and Stay.
Refrain
When He shall come with trumpet sound,
Oh may I then in Him be found.
Dressed in His righteousness alone,
Faultless to stand before the throne.
Refrain
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