Jeremiah 29:11 (NRSVue) - For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.
This is from a letter the prophet wrote to the exiles.
Jeremiah promised that they would return one day.
He also reminded them that the Lord has a plan and their future is hopeful.
Paul, in his letter to Rome discusses both life in the Spirit and future glory.
Romans 8:21 (NRSVue) - that the creation itself will be set free from its enslavement to decay and will obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God.
Those who trust in God have hope.
Circumstances, even adverse ones, do nothing to lessen that hope.
And, for that, we can be profoundly grateful.
What is required of us is to trust God’s will in our lives and to respond accordingly.
We have a future, and that future is a hopeful one regardless of our current circumstances.
And, although it may be difficult for us to see, God will make all creation new one day.
This is a promise made repeatedly in scripture.
As we enter this season of Thanksgiving, let us give thanks to God for that future.
Let us also give thanks to God for hope.
Blessings,
Jim Pokorny
The Other Brother Jim
Look for me at faithfulfeetteam.blogspot.com on Friday, December 6, 2024.
I will be back here on Friday, December 13, 2024
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