“Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him,
on those who hope in His mercy” Psalm 33:18
Hope is the essence of the desires of your heart. This might be for good health, prosperity, healing in a relationship, protection for your children, or success in your work. Or, your hope might be in the promises of God.
We all hope for different things. God’s eyes are on those who fear Him and hope in His mercy. You fear God by attempting to live a life pleasing to Him and walking by faith.
The promise from God is He will deliver your soul and keep you alive in times of deprivation and scarcity.
God speaks so simply but we don’t get it! Wait on Me and I will be your help and your shield. Waiting is not the way of the world. When things are upside down, the natural course of action is to take things into your own hands.
God calls you to wait on Him and trust in His holy name. Very few people do this in times of distress. Faith gives way to reacting out of fear and desperation.
Your only hope in this world is in God. Every time you look for hope in things other than God you disappoint and fail Christ.
The gospel is about trusting in the mercy of God whether you are facing destruction, misery, or death. Your unyielding faith in Christ will fill you with gladness and you will see the fulfillment of His promises in the land of the living.
The purposes of God are eternal. He is your only hope for life today!
Hal Hollister Ministry 