A Hope-Hug

Heb.11:6And without faith it is impossible to please God,because anyone who comes to him must believe that he existsand that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Earlier this week a commentator for The Masters remarked howthere are far more games being played than the one we see on the greens;the games of the mind!We can all relate to that comment, can't we?!But above all that fuels the duels of the mindthere is faith, hope and love. These are no game!These equip us for what waits after life's/faith's grueling duels are done!Images like the ones below can't help but rouse a sort of reflectionand stir a sacred anticipation for That Daywhen by the grace of God for His eternal glory, believers, faithful and true celebrate the Victory of all Victories!When it will be our arms lifted in unceasing praise to the One who made triumph possible! Dear Christian, are you discouraged, weary beyond words, with love's cares and prayers?Press on. A Heavenly hug awaits! Hope heals many a hurtHope drives us from despairHope endorses the holy workOf meek and patient prayerAnd does not make ashamedAll who through faith, trust HimWho once upon a cross proclaimedHope that no woe/foe can dim Though oft we groan with griefWhere hell’s painted façadePromotes the plague of unbeliefAnd fearlessness of GodStill, mercy is renewedEach morn, His truth remainsWhere faith keeps hopelessness subduedThrough grace His love sustains Whoever will may comeTrust in God and repentBefore the certain, sacred sumOf numbered days is spentBefore it is too lateTo prepare to meet GodBecause Last Breath has sealed the gateWith judgment’s solemn rod Without His gift of graceWithout redemption’s streamHow can we bear to think to faceHe who died to redeemAnd break the curse of sinTo save the deathless soulTo anchor hope beneath the skinOf faith that makes us whole © Janet Martin Guide me in your truth and teach me,for you are God my Savior,and my hope is in you all day long.5 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. May your unfailing love be with us, Lord,even as we put our hope in you. But if we choose to reject and disregard Him,what then?!!If we choose through unrepentance, God's wrath?!! A somber reflection from a devotion by Charles Spurgeon