Our Lord Jesus Christ:
"Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope;" (1Tim.1:1)
"Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;" (Titus 2:13)
What a sure hope we have as believers! In Christ there is therefore now NO CONDEMNATION! This is the sure hope that enabled Paul and Silas to sing in the prison at midnight even after being severly beaten.
This is the sure hope that enables Christian martyrs in the past and in the present to face death with the assurance and unwavering resolve which stirs them to declare:
"For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us." (Rom.8:18)
How wonderful to contemplate the day when this faith and hope become sight!
2 comments:
Thank you! Needed that today!
Mary,
You are most welcome! What a cause for rejoicing we have!
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