Resurrection Hope

Wednesday, 17 February 2021
Romans 8 v 18 - 30

“Now faith is the assurance (title deed, confirmation) of things hoped for (divinely guaranteed), and the evidence of things not seen [the conviction of their reality—faith comprehends as fact what cannot be experienced by the physical senses]. For by this [kind of] faith the men of old gained [divine] approval.” (Hebrews 11 v 1-2) [AMP]

It is also written that faith comes by hearing and blessed are those that have heard the truth and believe. What is our faith worth then if we do not have hope in that which is unseen?

Although we haven’t seen Christ nor walked with Him, we believe in His death and resurrection, not only based on the evidence, but also because of the conviction in our hearts. Just like Abraham’s faith in what was yet to come was reckoned to him as righteousness, we are also called righteous, through the saving grace of our Messiah.

Our victory is in Christ

We have been justified (declared righteous) by the blood of Christ and sanctified (set apart, purified) daily in our walk with God, through the Spirit that intercedes for us.

We are called to persevere, for those who remain faithful until the end will be saved. Look at it like this. We have been saved, we are being saved and will finally be saved when Jesus returns. This race is not over until God is victorious.

Our security, hope and deliverance is therefore in Jesus. He has called us to live according to His purpose for us, while conforming to His image. Living holy lives, abstaining from the things (in this world) that distract us and prevent us from submitting to His perfect will.

When in doubt, remember this:
“God causes ALL things to work together for good to those who LOVE God, and are called according to HIS purpose…” (vers 28)

Let us “wait” eagerly on the Lord, by praying continually, living a life of hope and above all, loving God with our whole being, depending on Him for our existence. Trust in the Lord and His promise to save us out of this world WHEN He returns.

May God be glorified through us for He has set us free from the bondage of sin and will redeem us before “the great and terrible day of the Lord.“

“Scripture quotations taken from the NASB, Life Application Study Bible, unless stated otherwise. Copyright by The Lockman Foundation”