Hope and Assurance in Divine Promises (05/24/'24) -Passage

Hope and Assurance in Divine Promises Despite its lightness, man's blessing is often elusive and difficult to maintain, while disaster, though greater than the earth, seems unavoidable. Yet, amidst this reality, we find hope in the words of Isaiah 54:10: "'For the mountains may move and the hills disappear, but even then my faithful love for you will remain. My covenant of blessing will never be broken,' says the Lord, who has mercy on you." This assures us of God's unwavering love and unbreakable covenant of blessing. Moreover, in 2 Corinthians 5:1, we are reminded that our earthly struggles are temporary: "For we know that when this earthly tent we live in is taken down, we will have a house in heaven, an eternal body made for us by God himself and not by human hands." This promise of an eternal dwelling crafted by God Himself gives us hope and perspective, encouraging us to look beyond our present difficulties to the eternal blessings awaiting us. Pastor Steven G. Lee (May 24, 2024)