by Emily Wooten
The concept of “Our Hope and Redeemer” centers on Jesus Christ as the one who offers salvation and a future with God. It emphasizes that through Jesus’ sacrifice, humanity is redeemed from sin and offered the hope of eternal life. This hope is not just a future promise, but also a present reality that shapes how believers live and endure hardships.
Christian hope is not merely wishful thinking, but a confident expectation rooted in faith in Jesus and God’s promises. It allows believers to face challenges and uncertainties with assurance, knowing that God is faithful and will bring about His purposes.
Recognizing Jesus as our Redeemer inspires a changed life. Believers are motivated to live in a way that reflects God’s love and grace.
It’s not just about acknowledging a historical figure, but about actively choosing to follow Him and experiencing the transformative power of His grace.
This hope isn’t passive; it’s meant to be lived out. It inspires perseverance, love, and service.
Philippians 4:4-7 Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice. Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Acts 2:38-39 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.
Scripture tells us many are called but few are chosen. It is our responsibility to comply with God’s instructions. Working out our own salvation with respect, acknowledging God in everything we do.
2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.