Infinite Hope for Humanity

Despite the turmoil and difficulties of this life, we can rejoice always in our glorious hope in Him.

December’s Awakening, Day 19

We must accept finite disappointment, but we must never lose infinite hope.

 —Martin Luther King

I rejoice in the hope of that glory to be revealed, for it is no uncertain glory that we look for. Our hope is not hung upon such an untwisted thread as, “I imagine so,” or “It is likely,” but the cable, the strong tow of our fastened anchor, is the oath and promise of Him who is eternal verity. Our salvation is fastened with God’s own hand, and with Christ’s own strength, to the strong stake of God’s unchangeable nature.

 —Samuel Rutherford

I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. Ephesians 1:18–19a NIV  

            Since He is eternal truth, our hope in Him and His promises to us through His Word are a resolute, unchangeable certainty. Because of that truth, His incomparable power, His glorious inheritance to us, and our assured salvation through Christ, are fixed upon our hearts and minds fastened securely with hope. Hope in Him is a guarantee, without possibility of loss or change. All His promises are true, all He has said in His Word is true, Christ’s sacrifice on the Cross is real and true, and therefore, nothing can strip or nullify the hope we have in Him. Hope in Him is the only hope for humanity.