Hope was Always Coming and God Knew

One day we will see, hope was always coming and God knew.

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Peeking through the curtain and scanning the audience, I hoped my entire family was coming.

I’d landed my first high-school role in the broadway musical, South Pacific. Thankfully, my character as the island girl, Liat, called for more speaking parts than singing—not my strong suit.

With sweaty palms and a rush of adrenaline, I checked the seats again.

If my people were coming, I wondered if I’d make them proud when I took my final bow.

From side stage during the first scene, my gaze spotted them through the blinding light. All my loved ones occupied the entire third row. They’re here, now break a leg.

I found my groove and remembered my few lines with no blunders. But my glory days as an actress ended soon after.

Before History, God Knew

History also recounts a glory day when hope was coming.

Over 2000 years ago, God set the stage for a story of hope to unfold.

The birth of the Christ-child took place in a lowly stable where animals occupied the front-row seats.

Jesus grew and carried out the heavenly Father’s will. The supernatural happened in His presence. He served the community and reached out to wanderers, outcasts, and the wayward lost without hope.

Hope was always coming. And God knew.

Before An Empty Tomb, God Knew

An enemy, Satan, plotted to destroy God’s plans to bring hope to a hopeless people. Still, the Savior died on a cross for the sins of the world…my sins and your sins.

Jesus spilled His blood for me. Then His broken body lay in a borrowed tomb.

But the enemy and Jesus’ accusers barely celebrated before Christ’s followers began rejoicing. Come and see! He is risen, just as He said! (Matthew 28:6)

Hope rose from the dead when Jesus Christ conquered the grave. Jesus fulfilled the hope of eternity and heaven. Christ provided a way for us to become children of God and gain eternal life.

Hope rose from the dead when Jesus Christ conquered the grave. Hope was always coming. And God knew. #hope Click To Tweet

The resurrection, the day hope came. Hope unveiled in amazing grace. The spotlight on God’s mercy freeing us from sin and shame.

“Through Christ you have come to trust in God. And you have placed your faith and hope in God because he raised Christ from the dead and gave him great glory.” 1 Peter 1:21 (NLT)

When we need hope in our lives and circumstances, we remember hope was always coming. And God knew.

Hope was Coming for Our Victory

When we accept God’s salvation, it transforms us to over-comers—more than conquerors—and raises us to new life and new hope in the name of Jesus. Hope for victory.

You see, the world’s hope lacks fanfare moments of glory—booed off stage with a less than desirable performance. And it leaves us in the dark when the last light dims.

But Jesus Christ played the leading role in God’s story of hope. So Jesus stands solo as the Holy King at hope’s curtain call. And His glory deserves the applause of angels and saints.

Hope was always coming. And God knew.

The resurrection, the day hope came. Hope unveiled in amazing grace. Hope was always coming. And God knew. #hope Click To Tweet

Hope in Jesus, God Knew

God desires to make a grand entrance in our life with show-stopping miracles of hope. And Jesus is saving us front-row seats.

Accept God’s invitation to the curtain call where our ordinary life becomes extraordinary with Jesus taking a bow.

When we set our hope fully on the Hope-giver. One day we’ll see.

Hope was always coming. And God knew.

When we set our hope fully on the Hope-giver. One day we’ll see. Hope was always coming. And God knew. #hope Click To Tweet

Prayer: Heavenly Father, whenever I feel hopeless, remind me how You are the real Hope-giver. You knew hope was always coming in Jesus. Help me point others to hope in Christ. Thank You for raising Jesus from the dead, forgiving my sins, and giving me new life. Thank You for hope in Your resurrection power and glory. Your hope trumps all other hope. In the name of Jesus. Amen.

Can you fully trust in God’s plans to send hope?

The Voice of Hope: 6 Mic-drop Messages

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Legacy Linkup/Inspire Me Monday/Tell His Story/Recharge Wednesday/Let’s Have Coffee/Tune in Thursday/Heart Encouragement/Embracing the Unexpected/Candidly Christian and Faith On Fire.

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