Dec 4, 2011

An Advent Message of Hope

HOPE
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13
     Christ through the Spirit brings us hope when we accept him. That hope must be nurtured and cared for, especially in the face of persecution.
     In this season some of us may be experiencing road blocks, dead end jobs, and funny money. However, remember the Hymn, "Our hope is built on nothing less than Jesus Blood and Righteousness. On Christ, the solid rock I Stand."
     During the Advent season our focus is the celebration of the birth of Jesus. We must have a spirit of expectation and anticipation. Therefore we celebrate the coming of the Christ in our hearts with hope of eternal life.

Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank you for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I ask that you would fill our hearts with hope and faith, that we would expect and anticipate great things. Your word says "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord "Plans to prosper you not to harm you, plans to give you Hope and a Future." Jeremiah 29:11 In Jesus name Amen.


Submitted by : Minister Shaman Shine-Lee