Hope

For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. (Romans 8:22-25 ESV)

Can you have hope in something you can see?

If you can see it and hold it, maybe it is certainty and not hope…

For we have not seen God yet we know that he is there. We have seen the effects of Him working in our lives and we know the promises He has given are true from the things He has done for our ancestors and the Israelite people.

We are certain that He will bring us into the family and adopt us as children! We will be with Him fro all eternity, but are we really certain?

Do we know this to be 100% true?

Were is the proof?

Truth be told there is no proof. That is where hope comes in…

Hope is that wonderful thing that allows us to believe the promises are true and are for me. Hope is the understanding that God loves me as I am, and will be with me through thick and thin.

There is always hope. We can not see it or be certain of it, but it is there. God is always walking with you through the pain, and darkness, He will see you through, and that is hope.