It’s Hot! And I hate the heat. (I get grumpy!)
I’m Old! And I’m not too thrilled with that either.
I’m Tired! As I look at the years ahead, I have no idea how many there will be and no idea how able I will be to do the things I still want to do.
Looking at things from an earthly perspective, the future doesn’t look too bright.
As I was beginning to read Paul’s letter to the Colossians this morning, I was stopped in the first passage. The Spirit of God wanted me to focus on what Paul told his readers after the salutation — that he prayed for them and was thankful for them. And also, I am to focus on his reminder about their (and our) future!
“We always pray for you, and we give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. For we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and your love for all of God’s people, which come from your confident hope of what God has reserved for you in heaven. You have had this expectation ever since you first heard the truth of the Good News.” [Colossians 1:3-5 NLT]
These believers had faith in Christ Jesus and love for God’s people birthed out of a confident hope that erupted in their lives when they first heard the truth of the Gospel of Christ Jesus.
That confident hope rests in what God has in store for those who love Him. That confident hope overcomes everything …
…the circumstances of daily life
… getting old
… even being tired.
I have a bright and glorious future!