Hope That Holds
By Pastor Jerry A. Burns
Hope is one of those words we use often, but in Scripture it carries far more weight than wishful thinking. The world says, “I hope things get better,” but the Bible speaks of a confident expectation rooted in the unchanging character of God. When Paul calls Him “the God of hope,” he reminds us that hope is not something we manufacture—it is something God gives. And not just a little, but something we can “abound” in, even when life feels uncertain.
There are seasons when hope feels distant. The burdens are heavy, prayers seem unanswered, and the path ahead is unclear. Yet it is in those very moments that God invites us not to look around, but to look up. Hope is strengthened “in believing.” As we trust Him—His promises, His timing, His goodness—He fills our hearts with joy and peace. This is not circumstantial peace, but a settled assurance that God is still working, even when we cannot see it.
The Holy Spirit plays a vital role here. True, lasting hope is not sustained by human strength, but by divine power. When we feel empty, He fills us. When we feel weak, He strengthens us. When we feel like giving up, He gently reminds us that our hope is anchored beyond this world. No storm can shake what God has secured.
When your heart feels discouraged, choose to place your confidence in God’s promises rather than your present circumstances. Let your hope rest in Him today.
"It is better to trust in the LORD Than to put confidence in man." — Psalm 118:8
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Week Eighteen • May 3, 2026
Trusting God With Tomorrow (Pt. 3)
In this final part of the message, “Trusting God with Tomorrow,” we are brought face to face with a powerful truth from Scripture—while we often plan our days and assume the future, the Bible teaches us that life is fragile, uncertain, and completely in God’s hands. As James reminds us, our life is “even a vapour” that appears for a little time and then vanishes away . The issue is not planning, but planning without God—living as though we are in control of what only God knows.
This message walks through the heart of biblical trust: having a proper perspective of tomorrow, a humble posture before God today, and a surrendered plan that says, “If the Lord will.” Whether facing uncertainty, fear, or the illusion of control, we are called to draw near to God, rest in His care, and trust that His will is good, even when tomorrow is unknown. Because Christ has risen, our future is secure—not in our plans, but in His perfect hands.
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