And His Name will be the hope of all the world. – (Matthew 12:21, NLT)
The mere sound of His Name will signal hope, even among far-off unbelievers. – (Matthew 12:21, MSG)
All the world will find its hope in His Name. – (Matthew 12:21, VOICE)
So often we use the word hope with little thought of where our true hope lies. We use the word as: the feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best. (dictionary.com) However, our true hope lies not in things nor upcoming events, but rather in the One in whom and through whom all things were made. This is our true hope: The One in which expectations, longing and trust belong. May we enjoy the present for the gift that has been given, and keep our hope held in The One who is our Hope.
The Light of the world, 
Our hope for all times;
The One we can trust,
Most Holy, Divine.
For He is the gift,
That showed us the way;
To have peace right now,
And faith for always.
Let all our longing,
Be placed in His hands;
And trust in His Name,
As He understands.
For all near and far,
Will one day come know;
The light of His love,
And how His grace grows.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You are the hope of all the world. Thank You that You are our hope, the very One in whom we can place all our trust. Forgive us for placing our hope in people or things, as all else will fall short of You. Teach us to trust You more, as You are greater than all. Show us how to love those around us in a way that extends Your hope where it is needed most. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we find all of our hope in Your Name. Amen.
© Shannon Elizabeth Moreno and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present
Show me Your ways, O Lord, teach me Your paths; …my hope is in You all day long. – Psalm 25:4-5
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