PREAMBLE
The Prevailing Hopelessness
The world today is full of varying and diverse challenges defiling human solutions.
It runs across individuals, families, regions, national and sub- nationals as well as globally
The problem ranges from social to economic; poverty to scarce resources; natural versus man- made disaster cum climate challenges; strange order of diseases and epidemics ravaging the world.
The problem of the world seems endless, and solutions appear not to catch up.
The scripture foretells and we need to know- in Psalms 46:2-3 (NKJV) “Therefore we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; [3] Though its waters roar and be troubled, Though the mountains shake with its swelling”.
Alas, things may not be better globally due to the uncontrol geometric rate of ungodliness, unrighteousness, and unabated sinful living (Romans 1:18 -32; Psalm 82:5).
God’s anger manifests in many ways across nations today (Romans 1:28-32; Isaiah 13:11-13; 24:19-20.
More Prevailing Hope and Divine Exemption in the World of Hopelessness- Psalm 46:4-5;7,9-11.
Here is the Goodnews!!!;
We have hope. The hope is Christ- Col. 1:27
The hopelessness in the world cannot match God’s provisions and exemption for His children. – Psalm 91:10-12-
His unfailing promises give us hope against the hopelessness situation surrounding us.
Hope according to the scripture involves supernatural expectancy. Hope is the womb for manifestation- Romans 8:19
Hope comes when you begin to see yourself with what God has promised you, instead of seeing yourself without it.
Now is time not to give up, even if you are weary-Prov.24:10
Psalms 46:4-5- “There is a river whose streams shall make glad the city of God, The holy place of the tabernacle of the Most High. God is in the midst of her. She shall not be moved; God shall help her, just at the break of dawn.
Let’s look at What hope offer us
- When hope comes, fear shall give way. Psalm 46:2a – therefore we will not fear or be afraid.
- Hope transforms wilderness experience to abundance water that satisfies- Psalm 46:4a——– “There is a river whose streams shall make glad the city of God; Isaiah 48:21; 30:25. The river connotes heavenly resources- Gen.2:10
- Hope brings joy and gladness in place of sorrow and sighing- Psalms 46:4a; Isaiah 55:11
- Hope symbolises divine presence and manifestation of God- Psalms 46:4b; 16:11
- Divine hope makes the children of God unshakeable even in this unstable world we found ourselves- Heb.6:19-20.
- Hope in Christ offers all forms and dimensions of help (timely help; unsolicited; compelling, tireless help- 1 Chron.12:22; Luke 5:18-19; 2 Kings 5:3,13).
William Bradford and Priscilla J. Owens summarises the hope in this manner:
Will your anchor hold in the storms of life,
when the clouds unfold their wings of strife?
When the strong tides lift, and the cables strain,
will your anchor drift, or firm remain?
Refrain:
We have an anchor that keeps the soul
steadfast and sure while the billows roll;
fastened to the Rock which cannot move,
grounded firm and deep in the Saviour’s love!
Hope in Christ a Sure and Supreme Hope- Hebrews 10:19-21:
Nothing else, and no one else guarantees hope in this world except Jesus, the great high priest (Heb.4:14-15; 2:17 ;3:1).
Hope in God is unique and supreme because it is premise on the faithfulness of God that cannot change or diminish.
Hope in Christ reveals God as follows: THE GOD WHO CARES; WHO IS CONCERN; WHO IS COMMITTED AND CONSISTENT
1. God who cares for His own Psalm 23; 55:22; Matt.6:25-26
2. God, that shows concern for us- Psalm 138:8; Matt.10:30
3. God that is committed to the course of His children – Romans 8:31-32; Isaiah 41:10; Zech.2:8; Deuteronomy 32:10
4. God, that is consistent in action – Jeremiah 29:11; Lam.3:22; Psalm 68:19
Hope in Christ is for you – Heb.10:22-23
This is how you can obtain hope in Christ day in and day out.
You can renew your hope so that you have faith and strength to receive everything God has promised you- Heb.11:40
1. Learn to come to Him alone and come always- Matt.6:11
2. Come with a sincere heart. A sincere heart receives from Him all times
3. Come with your faith in full- Heb. 11:6
4. Come believing and with absolute trust in God