"That is why we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all people, and especially of those who believe." (1 Timothy 4:10 NIV)
I recently tried to explain what hope meant to a child, and it was more challenging than I imagined. We throw around the word “hope” so carelessly, when in reality, hope is no trivial thing. Hope is being confident in what has not yet come. It is more than a longing or desire, but an active posture of waiting with assurance and trust that Jesus is who he says he is and he keeps all of his promises.
1 Timothy 4:10 reminds us that our hope is in the living God, who is Savior of all people. Perhaps you’re hoping for a lot of things this Christmas: to see family and friends; to continue traditions and find normalcy; for bills to get paid and for Santa to leave a little something under the tree. But I challenge you to really examine where you’ve placed your hope. Maybe you’re in need of hope this season. May you find that hope in the arrival of Jesus. And in the waiting, you can rest peacefully, knowing Jesus is the Savior of the world.
1 Timothy 4:10 reminds us that our hope is in the living God, who is Savior of all people. Perhaps you’re hoping for a lot of things this Christmas: to see family and friends; to continue traditions and find normalcy; for bills to get paid and for Santa to leave a little something under the tree. But I challenge you to really examine where you’ve placed your hope. Maybe you’re in need of hope this season. May you find that hope in the arrival of Jesus. And in the waiting, you can rest peacefully, knowing Jesus is the Savior of the world.