Scripture Hope Deferred: Finding Light in Darkness

In Scripture, there are many examples of hope deferred, and it seems peculiar to the divine revelation that things can be this way. The concept of 'Tree of life' belongs only to the holy, and we recognize our finite abilities to see anything apart from God's Word.

When hope is delayed or denied, it can make our heart sick. Whether the thing hoped for is good or evil, hope deferred can lead to despair. But as believers, we know that we are not alone in this struggle. We can pray to our Lord and ask Him to restore hope in our hearts during times of waiting.

As we pray, our minds are transformed to believe in God's power to change the course of lives. We pray in expectation of a great miracle from our God, knowing that faith grows our capacity to know and live out His word every day. According to 1 John 5:14-15, we can ask God to enlarge our faith in His ability to do the impossible.

In times of uncertainty, it's easy to feel hopeless. But Romans 12:3 reminds us to pray for a greater measure of faith in our situation. The law of the wise is a fountain of life, and when we fear the commandment, we are rewarded.

However, God can work anything for our good as we continue to trust in Him. When hope seems lost, it's easy to try to figure out how God will do it, but this only brings us to hopelessness. Instead, we should open our minds to the limitless possibilities in Christ (Jeremiah 32:27).

We cannot put our faith in people, systems, or money - only in God alone. Our steadfast resolve to trust in the Lord regardless of the situation will enlarge our capacity to hope.

So how can we keep hope alive when it seems like it's been in the grave for a long period of time? We can H-O-P-E: Hold On to Prayer Expectantly. Whatever it is that we have before God, whether it's hoping for healing, restoration, or provision - we continue to hold on to hope. Whether our marriages heal, our prodigal children come to God, our financial situation improves, or our job gets better, we keep hoping.

Through faith and perseverance, we can trust in God's goodness and sovereignty, even when things seem dark. And as we wait for His answer, may we remember that 'hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

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