It is difficult to comfort those who have lost loved ones, especially as holidays approach. Yet, I’m thinking, it would be so much more difficult without Easter. I Thessalonians 4:13 says: 13 Brothers, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you will not grieve like the rest, who are without hope. 14For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, we also believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him.…” That’s the story of Easter, and that, for Christians is the source of our hope in all circumstances.
Even when war rages and atrocities mount, we can have hope, that God’s intervention in the lives of His people saves, brings courage and perseverance in persecution, and shows the goodness of our fellow man who welcomes strangers, feeds the hungry, restores the fortunes of the poor, and prays for deliverance.
May “My Psalm 331 bring you hope this season and always:
MY PSALM 331 HOPE
Almighty God, Merciful Father, Creator of all,
With joy we praise Your Name this day.
When we were lost, sinful, disobedient,
You loved us enough to want us to know You intimately.
You promised to be our God if we became Your children,
And although we stumble and fall, and
Sometimes defy You like mischievous toddlers,
You come to us patiently forgiving us repeatedly
When we follow our own will, neglecting You.
We err, we stray, we rebel, we turn deaf ears
To Your truth, to Your plan, to Your direction.
Forgive us yet again, bring us back to You,
Raise us up to understand You know what is best
For You made us, You planned for us to be Yours
From before time, and to Your Glory,
You will win the battle for our souls.
As we enter Passion week, we remember the cost.
We can’t fathom the sacrifice Jesus made for us.
He Who knew no sin, He who dwelled with You on high
Became a man so we could become Your children.
He taught us how to live for You
And when we get out of the way and pledge our allegiance
To You, we find the pathway straight and the plains level.
We see atonement, love, hope, peace, and salvation.
We are humbled that You loved us enough to send Jesus,
The Prince of Peace, the Son You love, the Perfect Sacrifice
Who not only conquered life, abundantly,
But conquered death so that we might live eternally
Everlasting Thanksgiving for bringing us hope,
Not only in this life, but in the life of eternity to come.
We are humbled, we are thankful,
And we bow before Your Presence
For loving us enough to provide a plan for our salvation
And the hope of spending eternity in praise to Your Name.
In the blessed Name of Jesus, our Savior, Amen.
About the Author
