Hope, God's Gift to Humankind

For in this hope we were saved; but hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he can already see? But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently. Hope is not some optimistic illusion!True, living hope is faith's anchor, a gift from God we receive when we believe;'By His (God's) great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,...' (1  Pet.1:3) Hope for Iran, the Ukraine, India, Pakistan,Russia, North and South Korea, Sudan, Nigeria,China, Jordan, the UK, Germany, France, Belgium,Ireland, Spain, North-Central-South America, Singapore,(to name but a few!)Hope for every single nook and crook of creation!!Hallelujah!! Hope, God's hymn to bless each morn... Hope, God's beacon to pierce darknessHope, God's rose that crowns woe's thornHope, God's seal on every promiseHope, God's hymn to bless each morn Hope, God's bread to feed heart-hungerHope, God's thread to mend the soulHope, God's angels without numberHope, God's peace where billows roll Hope, God's kiss on wounds of sorrowHope, God's power borne withinHope, God's steadfast staff we borrowTill Soul sheds its cloak of skin Hope, God's treasure of salvationHope, wealth money cannot buyHope, the cry of every nationHope, God's wellspring of reply Hope, for all who are forgivenHope, for all who trust the LordHope, God's helping Hand from HeavenHope, the anchor of His Word Hope, faith's Cornerstone of courage Hope, faith's plea that authors prayerHope, faith's freedom from world-bondageHope, faith's safeguard from despair Hope, God's truth beyond undoing  Hope, God's glory none can dimHope, God's gentle whisper wooingEvery heartbeat back to Him Hope, God's gift of grace and gladnessHope, God's gift His grief/love designed   Hope, God's gift to comfort sadnessHope, God's gift to humankind © Janet Martin Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, Rom.5:1-5Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,  through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings,perseverance, character; and character, hope.And hope does not disappoint us,