The HopeSample

The Hope of a Bright Future

When you know your ending is better than your beginning, you’ll be able to endure what’s in between. And in Christ, we know our ending is fantastic because it’s the start of a better beginning.

How does knowing about the hope of eternity apply to your life on earth? I believe this hope is a guide for your heart. It provides an eternal perspective that takes your attention away from the trivial and temporary. Possessing this hope allows you to persevere through life’s challenges because you know better days are coming.

In John 14, Jesus comforted His disciples—and us—by reminding them of their forever future. Jesus exhorts, “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am coming to prepare a place for you? When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am …” John 14:1-4 NLT

Even though we are waiting to realize the glory of our eternal home, we can make ourselves ready for our arrival there. How are you preparing for everlasting life?

Jesus tells us to keep a watchful stance for His return. I believe this implies our need to stay spiritually awakened. We should stay awakened to the need to passionately share the gospel, awakened to the hope of our future, awakened to love others more boldly for Jesus, and awakened to the enemy’s lies.

Take a moment to acknowledge the Holy Spirit’s presence with you right now. His joy is always available to you. Choose to live from His life, and you will experience a little Heaven on earth each day.