"This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance (and for this we labor and strive), that we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, and especially of those who believe." I Timothy 4:9-10
Every day in my classes students ask to "borrow" a pen or pencil. They promise to give it back at the end of class. If I don't make them leave a back pack or something as collateral, 99 out of 100 times they "forget" to give it back. People trust and hope in a lot of different people, stocks and the simple words of someone every day. Every day people are let down and their trust is proven misplaced.
But our hope is in the living God! Our hope is not misplaced. Our trust is in the one Being in the universe that can not lie and can not change. Our faith is in the Savior of all men who proved his faithfulness by his death and resurrection. The old hymn says,
"My hope is built on nothing less Than Jesus' blood and righteousness, I dare not trust the sweetest frame, But wholly lean on Jesus' Name." - Edward Mote
The truth is that Jesus died for the sins of the whole world, but, only those who believe enjoy the forgiveness and newness of eternal life.
If you have received Jesus as your Lord and Savior I encourage you to rest in his salvation and hope in him alone. And may you find one person today to share the hope you have in Christ.
If you do not know Jesus as Savior and Lord, I encourage you to ask him to forgive your sins and make you a new person in Christ. If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved (Romans 10:9).
Father, thank you for this hope we have in You, the living God and Savior of all men! Show us yourself! Praise be to you in us today!
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