If there is one “let us” phrase in the Book of Hebrews that stands out as we begin 2021, it may be this one:
“Let us hold on to the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.” [Hebrews 10:23 HCSB]
As Christians, we are called upon to hold on to the confession of our hope – without wavering. If there is one dynamic quality of Christianity, it is hope. Our hope is secured by the One who is faithful to fulfill all – yes ALL – His promises.
We have the promise of salvation. We have the promise of everlasting life in the Presence of God Almighty. We have the promise of new bodies, of sin and temptation being dealt with forever. We have the promise of an inheritance in the saints. We have the promise of God’s abiding Presence and Attention with us now. We have the promise of being predestined to being conformed to the image of God’s Dear Son. We have the guarantee of all those promises in the Holy Spirit who was given to us at the moment of our surrender to Christ.
Because all those promises are anchored in God, who is forever faithful, we have a confession of hope that goes beyond the norm. To many, hope is merely wishful thinking. To the Christian, hope is certain and assured.
We have no idea what 2021 will hold for any of us. The world is “hoping” it will be better than 2020 but has no assurance that it will. But whatever 2021 holds for us, beloved, we have a “confession of hope” that God will be with us, will guide us, will empower us, will keep us in His loving care.
Let us hold on to that confession of hope without wavering. It is our testimony to a world without hope! Amen.
