Having spent the past few days on social media offering people hope in the midst of a contentious election, I have seen two typical responses: 1) A surprisingly large number of people who have responded positively and stated this is what they desperately need at the present time, and 2) A second group that either attempts to caveat the hope I offer to death, or to deny it outright. I think that second group needs the message of hope just as much, if not more, than the first.
Hope remains elusive for many, even for those who know Jesus. This, I think, is what Luther meant when he quipped that we need the gospel every day because we forget it every day. Our fickle and fragile minds need a continual infusion of hope, which is precisely what the gospel gives us. I hope you are well, Amy 🙏
I’m glad this blessed you, Amy. The longer I’m alive, the more I’m learning that hope isn’t a “pie in the sky” attitude so much as it is the demeanor of those who revel in hearing the words of God’s gospel over and over again.
Having spent the past few days on social media offering people hope in the midst of a contentious election, I have seen two typical responses: 1) A surprisingly large number of people who have responded positively and stated this is what they desperately need at the present time, and 2) A second group that either attempts to caveat the hope I offer to death, or to deny it outright. I think that second group needs the message of hope just as much, if not more, than the first.
Hope remains elusive for many, even for those who know Jesus. This, I think, is what Luther meant when he quipped that we need the gospel every day because we forget it every day. Our fickle and fragile minds need a continual infusion of hope, which is precisely what the gospel gives us. I hope you are well, Amy 🙏
I’m glad this blessed you, Amy. The longer I’m alive, the more I’m learning that hope isn’t a “pie in the sky” attitude so much as it is the demeanor of those who revel in hearing the words of God’s gospel over and over again.