Hope in Darkness

O. T. #2089  "Hope in Darkness"

Dec. 17, 2021

Joel 3-Part 3

LET IT GLOW

Before His ministry, Jesus was a carpenter. (Mark 6:3) He is currently building His church in this world. (Matt. 16:18) Jesus calls us to build our lives, our homes, our churches, and the kingdom of God around the world. (The church is the people.) Without Jesus we can do nothing. (John 15:5)

Psalm 127:1a says, Except the LORD build the house, they labor in vain that build it...

A family without God can never experience the spiritual bond God brings to relationships. Evil and corruption are allowed inside to tear down the home and family.

Is God our highest priority in our home and family? Are we letting Him do the building of faith, love, purity, hope, and trust? Do our children see us praying and reading God's Word? Are we instilling those in their lives, too?

LET IT GROW

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Joel continues to warn the people of the Day of the Lord and the Great Tribulation to come. Even when darkness surrounds us, we can still have hope in our life. Look at verses 15-17.

... but the LORD will be the hope of His people, and the strength of the children of Israel. (verse 16c)

Hope means a shelter, refuge, trust.

Is the Lord Jesus your hope of eternal salvation? Is He your hope as you live in the world?

Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. (Hebrews 10:23)

Hope in the Christian's life is not wishful thinking. It is confident expectation. The Lord of the universe is also over every circumstance we experience. We can live with confidence because our hope is in One who is faithful. (Blackaby)

LET IT GO

Jesus, You alone are our hope.

We place our trust in You, our Savior and King.

Strengthen us as we go throughout this day.

Glory to God in the Highest!