Dictionary.com defines hope as: “the feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best.” As we have struggled through the pandemic and racial riots, we want life to return to what it was like before these problems. We hope for life to return to something more comfortable. We may hope for the better in an earthly way, but what is hope in the spiritual realm? The NIV translation uses the word “hope” 166 times. In this series, we will look at ten different stories of characters who had hope in difficult times. They can act as models for us as we journey on our faith walk.
Nov 21, 2020 10:23 AM America/Chicago
Riots seem to happen whenever Paul comes to preach in town. Many don't want to hear the Gospel message and don't want others to hear it either. Even though he is persecuted, Paul has hope. What can we learn from Paul to help us deal with chaotic times? Th
Nov 13, 2020 11:39 AM America/Chicago
Paul quickly found out that the spiritual battle was real. Satan wanted to silence Paul and he ended up in prison. How could Paul continue to worship God and sing after being beaten and imprisoned? Matching blog articles begin here: https://lightofchristj
Nov 7, 2020 6:53 AM America/Chicago
Stephen was a Jesus follower that did many miracles. But he wasn't popular with everyone. We might see Stephen’s death as tragedy that cut short a great life. He was instrumental in the development of Paul’s faith and still affects us today. Stephen g
Oct 31, 2020 9:08 AM America/Chicago
The man was a criminal and had received the death sentence. What hope could there be now? Then Jesus was sentenced to die next to him. How would that change the last hours of this man's life?
Oct 24, 2020 3:22 AM America/Chicago
She had been caught in her sin and now she was brought up on charges publicly. She was being humiliated and shamed. Where could she find hope in this situation? What can we learn from her in our own situation? To read the connecting devotions start here:
Oct 17, 2020 10:32 AM America/Chicago
.Jesus brought hope to people of His time, not only through words but through actions. One of these actions was physical healing. In today's story a Roman solider, who the Jews would have excluded because of his race and political position, is given hope.
Oct 10, 2020 2:45 AM America/Chicago
Haman still held a grudge his family had for 500 years. Now he had been able to trick the king into signing a death warrant for the Jews. Unknown to the king, Esther, his queen was Jewish. What could she do in a time like this? How can we learn lessons fr
Oct 2, 2020 1:06 AM America/Chicago
People were being deported to a foreign country. Where was God? He answers and gives the refugees hope. There are seven corresponding devotions which begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2020/10/04/divine-guidance/
Sep 26, 2020 3:38 AM America/Chicago
Why would God allow Job to be tested? Does God still test people today? How can we have hope in times of struggle?
Sep 16, 2020 10:36 AM America/Chicago
Joseph had been sold into slavery by his brothers and ended up in Egypt. Now he was trying to make the best of things and follow God. Then his master's wife falsely accuses him of rape and he is thrown into prison. What now? Where is hope? There are devot