In seminary we learned that if a word is repeated in scripture then it must be important. In Romans 8:24-25 the apostle Paul writes about "hope; For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he already has? But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait patiently."
H - Have faith
O - With an Open heart
P - Pray often
E - Envision the glory that awaits us as the children of God in His heavenly kingdom
Because of His death and resurrection Jesus Christ has set us free from the bondage of sin; once saved always saved. The good news of salvation is that the Holy Spirit fills our hearts and minds with the HOPE that one day we will be brought into the glorious kingdom of the Heavenly Father. Paul writes about Hope just as Faith has been written about in Hebrews 11. Both come to us from the grace of God secured for us by His Son's death upon the cross. Jesus' death and resurrection freed you and I from the wages of sin; death and gives us hope for eternity.
I am Lisha Mcleans aunt, if you remmber her from the church in River Falls, Pastor Joel,Thank you for short succint messages. HOPE was Lisha's word and belief. I pray God blesses you and provides for you as you have blessed me and ohers with these messages. God Bless you, Lynn Beytien, Diane Mcleans sister.
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