I may not see in front of me, But I can see for miles around when I look over my shoulder, and Lord, it`s clear. You`ve brought me here, So faithful every step of the way. What can I do but follow you, For You are the Way, the Truth, the Life, And You`ve promised never to leave me, My Savior, my friend, From beginning to end.
I Am Found In You
by
Steven Curtis Chapman
Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. 1 Thessalonians 4:13 NIV
A young man took his life recently. I'm told the family has no church affiliation, no relationship to God, and is almost certainly unsaved. His remains were to be cremated with no official service; no pastor scheduled to speak; no final visitation.
Some may not see this as sad, but I do. I think it speaks plainly of having no hope. I think it yells loudly the life of an individual with no where to really turn for help. No wonder suicide is a leading cause of death among young people. They don't know where to turn for help. There seems to be little consistency in the world; little to cling to; little to hope for; little in life that really is truth.
In a world where divorce is our solution to disagreements in marriage, and revenge is our response to anger, it is not surprising that we have the social problems of our day. One of the most requested ministries in my church is for counseling. People are looking for a place to put their hope.
Dear Christians friends, as precious children of God, "our hope is built on nothing less than Jesus and His righteousness". We can face tomorrow because He has already paved the way to Victory. There is power in the name of Jesus to calm the storms of our life and give us the peace which passes the natural world's understanding.
When circumstances of life seem to be caving in around you, remember the hope into which you were called. That hope is Jesus Christ, the King of kings and Lord of lords. You and I don't have to fear this world. We have the Maker of Truth on our side! We have Jesus!
(If for some reason you don't know that peace from Christ, pray this prayer: Dear God, I know that you love me. I am a sinner and I cannot get to You on my own. I believe Jesus died on the cross for my sins, and rose from the grave and now sits at Your right hand. I receive Jesus as my personal Lord; my Savior.)
If you prayed that prayer today from your heart, and you believed it for the first time, you have just become a Christian. You now have hope.
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