Hope is only as strong as its source. I recently encountered these words while praying about widespread hopelessness in our nation and across the globe. The impactful statement made me reassess the true foundation of my hope. So, let’s begin by delving into the meaning of hope.

One is a wish, while the other is a guarantee from a God who cannot lie. Now faith is the substance of things hoped for the evidence of things not seen Hebrews 11:1 The word substance in this verse means the foundation or what you place your hope on. Faith is the foundation of what we hope will happen. But what is the foundation of our faith?

So, what is the difference? It is God and His Word. If our hope is based on anything but God and His Word, it is not biblical hope; it reverts to a wish-it-would-happen kind of hope based on feelings at that moment in time. Many people in our nation today place their hope in a political party. While I understand the importance of who leads our country, we must ask this question: If our hope is in a political party, is that political party strong enough to sustain our hope? Is it solid enough to build all our hope on? Is it sure and steadfast, immovable? Can it be fully trusted without question or doubt?

If our faith is in anything but the Word of God, it can fail. Yes, God uses people to bring His will to pass on earth, but we must be diligent to keep our faith and hope in Him alone. Matthew 7:24-27 Teaches us a valuable lesson. If we build our house or hope on anything other than God and His Word, it is built on sinking sand. When storms come, and they will, it will not stand.

Here are some keys 🔑🗝️to empower you to establish your hope in God and His Word. Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 Remember this scripture: It is God alone who fills us with true hope. This scripture says He will cause us to abound in hope. This is an awesome promise. Can you imagine being so hopeful that nothing around you moves you? Nothing you hear on the news causes you to fear or become disturbed? As we keep our eyes and hearts fixed on God, our hope will thrive. After all, He is the God of hope.

Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer. Romans 12:12 When our hope is anchored in God alone, we won’t be shaken by circumstances. Instead, we will keep praising God no matter what we see or feel. Praise helps to keep our hope in God strong and unwavering. From this moment on, may we remember that hope is only as strong as its source, and may we always allow our hope to rest in God alone. For He and His Word alone is our source.

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