Titus 2:13 - Endless Hope.
Titus 2:13 (NLT) we look forward with hope
to that wonderful day when the glory of our
great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be
revealed.
COMMENTARY PEARL
Were living in a time when a lot of
people have lost hope. In fact, some experts have
described Generation Z as the hopeless generation.
One person has said that man can live
40 days without food, three days without water,
six minutes without air, but only one second
without hope.
If we have a proper biblical
understanding of what Heaven is and all thats awaiting
us there, we should be happy. God loves us. God
cares about us. He has a plan for our lives.
Ultimately, that plan is for us to join
Him in Heaven for all eternity. Well be
reunited with loved ones who died in faith and have
preceded us to Heaven.
Titus 2:13"14 tells us, We look
forward with hope to that wonderful day when the
glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ,
will be revealed. He gave his life to free us
from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to
make us his very own people, totally committed to
doing good deeds (nlt).
Therefore, we can have happiness"not
from things or experiences, but from a
relationship with God himself.
When you ask Christ to come into your
life, He forgives your sin. And because of this,
you can have hope.
Maybe youve lost hope today. You might
have received the worst news imaginable from a
doctor. Maybe youve lost a loved one. Or maybe
you feel as though life isnt worth living
anymore.
You need Jesus right now. He says,
Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear
my voice and open the door, I will come in
(Revelation 3:20 nlt).
Jesus will give you the hope, happiness,
and purpose you want in life. Life without Jesus
has a hopeless end. But life with Jesus has
endless hope. [Greg Laurie from Harvest Ministries;
https://www.harvestdaily.com]
PRACTICAL APPLICATION
Rejoice and exult in hope. Raise a shout
of Joy! You have good reason to be joyful,
because you're on your way to heaven. I have paid
the penalty for your sins and clothed you in My
own righteousness. This is the basis of hope -
for you, for all who truly know Me as Savior. No
matter what is going on in your life at this time,
your hope in Me is secure. No one will be able to
snatch you out of My hand. In Me you have absolute,
eternal security!
Be constant in prayer - at all times, but
especially when you are struggling. During trials, you
need close communication with Me more than ever.
However, your ability to concentrate may be hampered
by stress and fatigue. So make full use of the
amazing source of strength within you - My Spirit.
Ask the Holy Spirit to control your mind: to
think through you and pray through you. Your
prayers need not be pretty or proper. Just let them
flow out of your current situation. As you stay
in communication with Me, I help you to be
steadfast and patient in suffering. (Rom. 12:12; Tit.
2:11, 13; John 10:28; Rom. 8:6) [Jesus Today by
Sarah Young]
LINK FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS TOPIC
Romans 15:13 - Finding Hope In A
Relationship With Jesus.
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2020/20200418-0909.html
YOUR COMMENTS
If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in
hearing from you. Thanks in advance and let's keep
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred
Gibbs
LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT
Most Important Decision in Life:
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0
A Man without Equal by Bill Bright:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo
Seeking God Made Real:
http://vimeo.com/31489782
Prayer Made Real:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE
Importance of Choice:
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]
Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David
DeRose, MD, MPH:
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart
LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES
Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies:
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/
Amazing Facts Bible Studies:
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx
Hope Awakens Bible Study Guides:
https://www.hopeawakens.study/lesson-header;id=2
Glow Tract Video Bible Studies:
http://www.bibleresearch.info/
LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS
Revelation Now by Pastor Doug Batchelor
(live now): https://www.revelationnow.com/
Unlocking Bible Prophecies by Cami Oetman of
Adventist World Radio (recent):
https://bible.awr.org/en/the-signs/
Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW:
https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens
Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657