There is HOPE

Our Easter Series started on Sunday, March 27th in our Corporate Worship gathering. This year we are focusing on the HOPE that is available because of the Easter miracle. I don't know about you but it seems like the problem of 'Hopelessness' grows increasingly more severe each day. People are simply out of options concerning their economic status; their physical health; their family relationships; etc.

Many of the issues we face that can lead to hopelessness are the very things that can assist us in finding HOPE. HOPE as it is used in the Bible carries a different meaning than the way we use it so often in our conversations. Many times we use the word HOPE to signify what we "WISH" would happen. We may say, "I hope the scans and x-rays come out good or I hope the weather is good for our outdoor plans." Using HOPE in this way is more like saying what we wish for but are not "CERTAIN" whether or not it will work out the way we want.

The Bible says that we are to "Hope in the glory of God." This HOPE is as secure and guaranteed as the unchanging, never failing Glory of God. No matter what happens to us while living on earth, the Glory of God remains constant. When our HOPE is firmly resting in His Glory, it will not stop us from going through difficult times, but it will drastically change our perspective on the trial. The Bible says we should rejoice in our trials basically because each difficulty we endure on this earth makes us long for the certainty of the "glorious" future we have in Christ.

Are you living with HOPE today? Our world is plagued by Hopelessness for many reasons. No matter where you are living today, the Miracle of Easter is your HOPE! Check out our website each week for the messages we will share on Sundays about HOPE. www.connectingpointchurch.cc.