“REAL HOPE”

24 “For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.”

Romans 8:24-25

Insurance has become a major global industry, reaching almost USD 6 trillion. Not everybody likes it, but sometimes, there’s nothing you can do about it; some governments make it mandatory for our homes, cars, and other things. We pay a monthly premium so that in the case of an emergency, we will be covered.

But insurance can only do so much. No matter how much we pay, it doesn’t cover our souls.

Therefore, we need something far greater.

In our previous blog, we mentioned that no matter what’s trending or what’s upcoming, the timeless message of the Bible will always be worth our time. Here’s the concluding part of our series.

The Bible gives real hope.

The Bible talks about hope nearly 100 times in both the OT and NT. That’s a big deal. God knows you and I need it. So, He gives us something tangible to hold onto. This hope is not wishful thinking. Instead, it is anticipating God’s fulfillment of what He said He would do.

Our text for the day implies that some of Paul’s readers were eagerly awaiting to experience the fullness of their salvation. Therefore, the Apostle encourages them to keep hoping. They likely were facing severe persecution and were becoming a little impatient. History tells us that a large number of Christians faced death because of their faithfulness to Christ. Paul told them that a day was coming when they would have bodies no longer subject to decay (verse 23). This hope would allow them to endure suffering and look forward to heaven.

Likewise, the Bible gives us real, concrete hope. Because of this hope, millions of people were not afraid to give up their lives for the Gospel. Why? Because hope goes beyond what the eyes can see. No matter what happens in this life, our final destination is heaven—a place of absolute perfection, peace, and joy.

Conclusion

The world tells you that the Bible is irrelevant and outdated. It wants you to subscribe to its ideas and ignore God’s call. But if you search your heart, you will yearn for something more meaningful than wealth, fame, and power. When all is said and done, you and I will have to face God. What would you say if He asked you, “I gave you my word. What did you do with it?”

Pursue the Savior today!