We Can Have Hope

Jeremiah‬ ‭17:7‬ ‭- Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, and whose hope is the LORD.

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We can have hope. First, however, one has to believe there is a God. Not just any god, but the God. The God who created the heavens and the earth.

• Then one must believe in His Word, the Bible.
• Then one has to believe that God is in control of all things, no matter what anyone else will say.
• Then one needs not fear!

Do you believe in God? Not in a god but the God? There is only one Who can promise eternal life.

Do you believe that He created all things...the earth, heavens, mankind, flora and fauna...you? You were knit by Him in your mother’s womb. The earth in six days.

Do you believe God knows all things? Like the beginning to the end. He knows everything about you too!

Do you believe God is in control of all things? He places the stars in the sky and they move by His hand. Same with the sun, the moon, the planets and constellations. He knows all that is necessary about the weather, our number of days, the seasons. He places people in power and He removes them. All these are to bring about His will.

Do you believe in the Bible? It is God speaking to us, teaching us, showing us past, present...and the future. We would be wise to want to know what He has to say about today's headlines and our future. It's all spelled out in His Word.

Then do you believe all that is written in the Bible? It is not just a book of fables. It is His truth.

Do you believe God cannot lie? He is God and cannot lie because He is holy.

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Do you believe He loves all mankind? And that He might be willing to allow distress in our lives to hopefully steer people toward looking to Him for help? And life.

Do you believe God holds the keys to life and death? He does. Would be wise to consider this too.

Do you believe in heaven and hell? It’s mentioned in the Bible as real places. (Luke 16:29-31)

If you can say yes to these, you know Who is our hope and what our end will be. You know His promises to those who love Him. If you can't, you can still call out to God and ask that He guide you to His truth. He might guide you to someone who can show you how to know God and especially His Son Jesus, who is the only way, truth and life; the only way to our Father in heaven. His thoughts are what count!

Jeremiah‬ ‭29:11 - For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.

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