At the End of the Rope, There is Hope

O. T. #1431  "At The End of The Rope, There is Hope"
April 25, 2019
Summary of Psalm

Aren't there days that you just feel like you are at the end of your rope? You're hanging on by a thread. You have tried all your resources, prayed and prayed, sought advice and searched the Scriptures, yet nothing changes. Skip on over to Psalm 129 with us and find out what you can do about it.

Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth: yet they have not prevailed against me.
(Ps. 129:2)

2 Corinthians 4:8-9 says: We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed.

Paul reminds us that though we may think we are at the end of our rope, we are never at the end of our hope. Our perishable bodies are subject to sin and suffering, but God never abandons us. Because Christ has won the victory over death, we have eternal life. (Life Application Study Bible)

Do I hear a big "yes"?

Now look at 130:5, I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in His Word do I hope.

Hoping and waiting are inseparably united. All who would hope must wait. (Falwell)

Actually, I have not though about it that way. Wait and hope. hope and wait. They go together like peanut butter and jelly or peanut butter and syrup, don't they? Slap them on a fresh piece of light bread and you have a great thing to eat.

Jesus, help us look up when we are at the end of our rope, not knowing what to do. Refresh our hope as we wait for You to work things out. Bless those who are there this very moment with Your love, peace, and hope. You are going to do an amazing thing. Strengthen our rope with faith. You are never going to let us down. Glory to God in the highest!