Do we have big enough expectations? How do you define hope? Do you define it as most of the world has come to define it which is basically wishing? Actually, hope is to have an expectation for something or that something will happen and this is especially true in a Biblical context. Take a look at the following verses and every time you read hope say expectation. Romans 15:4 For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope. Romans 15:12-13 And again, Isaiah says: “There shall be a root of Jesse; And He who shall rise to reign over the Gentiles, In Him the Gentiles shall hope.” 13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evi...
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