Hope for grace

Everything was apparently lost, that day when the man disobeyed the divine commandment of His Creator that said: “Do not eat of that tree”. Darkness at that time took over the earth, death and discouragement ravaged existence. The beginning of a humanity seemed at the end so quickly, however, not everything would remain that way and that is why many years later God sent His Son to give us salvation.

That moment of rebellion marked the history of all creation. Humanity, which had been formed to enjoy perfect communion with God, suddenly found itself separated, wounded, and walking without direction. Sin entered like a shadow covering everything, distorting the heart and corrupting what God had made good. Yet even in that moment of darkness, the mercy of God was already at work. The same Lord who pronounced judgment also spoke promises of restoration. The fall was not the end, but rather the stage for the greatest display of divine love the world would ever know.

The apostle Paul wrote:

15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast and hold the traditions which you were taught, whether by word or our epistle.

16 Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and our God and Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting consolation and good hope by grace,

17 comfort your hearts and establish you in every good word and work.

2 Thessalonians 2:15-17

God has produced a great miracle in our lives, and is that when everything was dark and apparently lost, He gave us His Son to free us from hell and sin. He gave us a living hope, for which, as the Apostle Paul himself says, “Nothing will separate us from the love of Christ”. Nothing can separate us from His hands. This miracle is not only the forgiveness of our sins, but the restoration of our relationship with God, the renewal of our hearts, and the promise that we will one day be with Him forever.

The hope that God gives is not fragile nor based on circumstances. It is not like earthly hopes that fade with time or collapse when trials arise. The hope that comes from Christ is eternal because it is founded on His finished work and on His unchanging character. When we look at the cross, we see the depth of God’s love, and when we look at the empty tomb, we see the power of His victory. These truths give us strength to continue, even when life becomes difficult.

We live with hope, and that hope makes us stand firm until the last day of our lives, since God makes us feel safe in Him. Do you feel safe in God? Is the hope that God has given you enough for you? It should be enough, since it is the only hope that goes beyond death. Everything in this world passes away, but the promises of God remain forever. His consolation is everlasting; His grace sustains us daily.

We give glory and honor to the Lord our God because He has chosen us and because of His love and mercy we are on our feet. If today we can breathe, believe, and walk in faith, it is because His hand sustains us. Let us hold firmly to the truth we have received and walk with confidence, knowing that the God who rescued us from darkness will also lead us safely to the end. Our hope is alive because Christ lives, and in Him our future is secure.