Anyone who possesses HOPE, we declare, define and describe as HOPE “FILLED”. So what does this mean? Maybe, something extremely vital but often overlooked. By saying HOPE “FILLED”, we are proclaiming HOPE’s presence inherently comes from, and rests, within.
Wow, guess this shoots down thinking worldly possessions as the destination of a quest for HOPE. Truth is, HOPE’s treasure chest is only discovered, opened and possessed if we search for it within our very selves.
HOPE is an attitude, not an aptitude. HOPE is an inner belief, not an outer relief. HOPE is clinging to God within us, not a stronghold embrace of what outerly surrounds us. HOPE is sure rooted, not lure footed. HOPE is living in God’s peace, not surviving in worldly pieces. HOPE reflects WHOSE image we are made in, not camouflaged appearance through cosmetic make-up.
In this 21st Century world, filled with panic and despair, HOPE, for many, seems so very far, far away. How sad, the majority’s search for HOPE extends to the far corners of the globe; when its roots are planted deep inside each of us.
To have HOPE, one must be filled from within, not decorated from outside. HOPE is the song of God’s truth within us, soothing our fears and strengthening our beliefs. HOPE’s opposite, despair, is the battle cry of the world blaring outside our beings, inciting our trepidations and weakening our securities.
No earthly person, place or thing can gift us HOPE. HOPE is a presence we can only unwrap for ourselves. What is this presence, and where is its source? The “what” of HOPE’s presence is God’s promise to each of us that no matter how difficult our path, if HOPE in our Lord is our inner compass, then no trial nor tribulation will overcome any of us. The “source” of HOPE’s presence is the indwelling inspiration of the Holy Spirit living within us, in the depth of our souls and height of our hearts.
To those overflowing with HOPE, God’s true peace and power fills you. To those searching for HOPE, may this post help redirect your pursuit. Remember, one can search the vaults of worldly kingdoms only to discover the treasure of HOPE solely (and “soul”y) flows from within your very own, God created and centered, heart and soul.
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)
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