As the warm temperatures of this mid-winter thaw sweep over our area, almost all the snow is gone and once again I can imagine myself walking outside and enjoying the beauty of God’s creation unencumbered by heavy layers of clothing, gloves and a hat!
Likewise, I know that hope is important for people who are in the midst of difficulties. One of our young members, Jason Gregg, is fighting a long battle to overcome some complications from surgery in a local hospital. There’ve been times when he just hasn’t had anything left to fight with, except for the people around him who continue to believe that the Lord is going to deliver him. In those circumstances, hope can rise up from others who are near you or from the Holy Spirit himself who is within you!
Hope is essential for everything that we do. Whether relationally, physically, financially or in terms of our dreams, hope is the “fuel” that enables us to trust God despite what circumstances say.
And so, when the snow returns or when things get difficult, I’ll continue to place my hope where it belongs; in Jesus’ blood and righteousness!
Pastor Jay
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