Lately I have been focused on the word “hope.” The world seems to be full of desperate people in need of “hope.” Hope is confidence to take a leap of faith. Courage to believe. Vision to see the extraordinary. Bravery to allow yourself to dream, to envision a new season of life. And to see the possibilities within the impossibilities, that is where hope lives.
When the disciples walked with Jesus they dared to be different from the leading religious leaders of their day. Daring is not something we think of when walking with Jesus but it often is. We are individually created with our own unique features unlike anyone else (for a reason); Full of our own capabilities, talents, and endless possibilities at our finger tips should we reach, should we stretch, should we try! We were not created to fit in a mold but we were made to stand out and be bold! The disciples were bold enough to step out in faith and adventurous enough to go with Jesus on His ministry journey.
(Yes I have a love for fairytales, fantasy and sci-fi)-When Jack traded his cow for beans he dared to dream his life could be more. When he climbed up the beanstalk it was audacious and risky, he did it anyway. Let me define hope: hope is a confidence which is an assurance that good and light still exist when darkness seems to surround us. Hope is an anticipation that we are not stuck in sin that which keeps us apart from God. Hope is an expectation that God will show up and rescue us as He has promised to do so. Hope is the ability to maintain joy even in the most dire situations because one has faith in God’s capability and timing. Proverbs 23:18 For surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off. God never cuts off hope but sustains it!
I would say to you today and everyday climb the beanstalk… see the wonders in the journey in the climb up and don’t be in a rush, enjoy your view. Let hope wash over you from where you are at in life. The hope that God not only has a plan for the present but for tomorrow as well. Arthur pulled the sword, Alice fell into the rabbit hole, and Jack climbed the beanstalk… Those are fictional characters but you are real! And oh, the place you can go with the hope of God in your mind, written on your heart and displayed for all to see.
Venture to hope. and dare to share it.
Good Afternoon Ladies…
PS. Courage is like love; it must have hope for nourishment – Napoleon Bonaparte (never give up!)
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