Do you have hope? I do. But not for cliché things like “world peace” or “random acts of kindness” or how we can all “coexist”. No, my hope is for the Creator God of the universe to one day return to earth and put an end to our human selfishness and stupidity. This hope flows to and from my soul and spirit, and the reason for the hope within me is the Truth.

If there is no absolute Truth you can depend on, then any hope you muster is likely to fade at the first sign of trouble. You may feel empowered by a mantra or meditation or mentor, but without the strength of absolute Truth, it’s basically just an opinion. And you know what they say about those…

I know, in this day and age, most people don’t like to hear something so bold as “absolute Truth”. Does it make you uncomfortable or irritable to hear it or read it? It shouldn’t. It should help you to know there just might be something out there you can depend on, rely on, and trust in no matter what this world dishes out. The Word of God is that Truth. And guess what? I’m talking about the Bible, of course…but the Bible calls Jesus “The Word”. It also calls Him “The Truth”. And He is God. And He really did become a man to take the punishment for your sin…and mine.

So…it only makes sense to say Jesus is the reason for the hope within me. I know I don’t win any “cool” points in this world anymore for saying that. But I have the big picture in mind. Eternity. The picture doesn’t get any bigger than that. If there’s a possible eternal life waiting for me, I want it. Jesus died a horrible death (and rose from the dead) to show me it’s there. I want it.

I will never lose the reason for the hope within me because I’m bought and paid for. I am God’s and He is mine. I’m absolutely certain eternal life in Heaven with Him awaits me. I want that. Do you?

Maybe you don’t know me well enough to buy something from me, yet. Ok, then get to know more about me and my worldview. Join the growing body of believers who’ve signed up for the FunderFlash Journal. And enjoy my daily flashes of light from the power of God’s love.

Stay tuned…