HOPE IS A GOLDEN CORD CONNECTING YOU TO Heaven. This cord helps you hold your head up high, even when multiple trials are buffeting you.
Dear Jesus, When our lives are flowing smoothly, the golden cord of hope provides additional blessing - like icing on a cake. However, when we are dealing with multiple trials, this cord is a lifeline protecting us from despair. As we cling to hope in the midst of trouble, we are able to perceive You cheering us on: encouraging us with the absolute certainty of heaven. In order to behold You, though, we have to keep our head held high. If it droops down, we lose sight of You and see only the perplexity of our problems.
Beloved, hope is indeed My gift to you in both good times and bad. I'm pleased that you rejoice in the promise of heaven even when your life is going smoothly. Many of My followers get so intent upon seeking pleasure in this world that they forget about their ultimate eternal home.
It's good that you cling to My hope cord as a lifeline when you're struggling with various problems. This reduces the weight of your burdens, making it easier for you to stand up straight. However, you must still make the effort to focus more on My Presence than on your difficulties. Your tendency to be problem-focused robs you of much Joy. As you cling to hope, looking to Me for help, you can be joyful and patient in the midst of affliction.
- Jesus
(Dear Jesus / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Proverbs 23:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:8; Romans 12:12 and
Hebrews 6:19-20
"There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off"
ReplyDelete(Proverbs 23:18 / New International Version)
"But since we belong to the day, putting on ... the hope of salvation as a helmet"
(1 Thessalonians 5:8 / New International Version)
"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer"
(Romans 12:12 / New International Version)
"We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where Jesus who went before us, has entered on our behalf"
(Hebrews 6:19-20 / New International Version)