“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead” (1 Peter 1:3).
I found noteworthy the following commentary by Matthew Henry concerning our verse: “The hope of a Christian has this excellency, it is a living hope. The hope of eternal life in a true Christian is a hope that keeps him alive, quickens him, supports him, and conducts him to heaven. Hope invigorates and spirits up the soul to action, to patience, to fortitude, and perseverance to the end.” It is that “lively hope” that can sustain us through another year if Christ tarries His coming. That same hope will help give us strength to continue to do His Will.
My prayer for all who read this devotional today is God will continue to bless and strengthen you throughout the new year.
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER: Pray for a year of growth and expansion for WNAC. Expect great things from God.
