December 12th, 2023
by Doug Durette
by Doug Durette
Good morning everyone . Rise and shine on this beautiful day and this beautiful season of Hope as we approach the Christmas season.. Doug here with some thoughts on Sundays sermon from Erica. What a beautiful sermon it was to help us to refocus our eyes on the hope of Christ.
Hope is usually defined as a desire for something, accompanied by the anticipation of receiving it. If our expectation isn’t fulfilled, it’s easy to become discouraged. We have an enemy who wants to steal our hope. As the father of lies, Satan tries to keep us focused on our circumstances so we will doubt God’s love and care for us.
So at times we may feel desperate and abandoned, but emotions are not reliable. As children of the heavenly Father, we’re never in hopeless circumstances because He promises to work everything for our good (Rom. 8:28). But His concept of “good” doesn’t always match ours. Too often we set our hopes on the things of this world, whereas God prioritizes our spiritual well-being.
Disappointment and discouragement are the result of setting our hopes on the wrong aspiration. This doesn’t mean we can’t have dreams and expectations. But we should hold them loosely, with an attitude of submission to God and trust that He’s still working for our good when they don’t come to fruition. Our expectations for this life are temporary, but we have a living hope in Christ that’s unfailing and eternal.
Christmas is a great Reminder that God loved us so much that He sent His son as a gift to all of mankind . He is our Hope for today , for tommorow and forevemore . So dont be blinded by your circumstances , keep your eyes on Jesus and He will see to it that you make it through anything you might be facing today . Have a great day everyone Love yas !!!
Hope is usually defined as a desire for something, accompanied by the anticipation of receiving it. If our expectation isn’t fulfilled, it’s easy to become discouraged. We have an enemy who wants to steal our hope. As the father of lies, Satan tries to keep us focused on our circumstances so we will doubt God’s love and care for us.
So at times we may feel desperate and abandoned, but emotions are not reliable. As children of the heavenly Father, we’re never in hopeless circumstances because He promises to work everything for our good (Rom. 8:28). But His concept of “good” doesn’t always match ours. Too often we set our hopes on the things of this world, whereas God prioritizes our spiritual well-being.
Disappointment and discouragement are the result of setting our hopes on the wrong aspiration. This doesn’t mean we can’t have dreams and expectations. But we should hold them loosely, with an attitude of submission to God and trust that He’s still working for our good when they don’t come to fruition. Our expectations for this life are temporary, but we have a living hope in Christ that’s unfailing and eternal.
Christmas is a great Reminder that God loved us so much that He sent His son as a gift to all of mankind . He is our Hope for today , for tommorow and forevemore . So dont be blinded by your circumstances , keep your eyes on Jesus and He will see to it that you make it through anything you might be facing today . Have a great day everyone Love yas !!!
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Thank you Doug for this devo this morning. No matter what happens in our life God Jesus is still there . He knows our everything for every day. Satan want us us to be discouraged in our situation that's why we need to turn to God. He is our hope. Christmas is not the same for me like it was before. Have a great day. 🙂
Thanks Doug yes Erica s preaching was wow.I love to head them .I ve been so much struggling in the about 10 months.Went through lots of pain.I juged myself so so much that I taugh the chuch the ones on tuesday night judged me .I felt so insecure was very hard on myself.Now I did received lots of healing I keep my eyes alot more on God.At times I wish that I would be perfect.I am preparing my hearth and mind to live Gods Presence during the holidays.Live His Hope no matter what.My desier is to keep my eyes on God.