Perspective on Stewardship

Abounding in Hope

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 15:13)

Hope. What is our reason for hope? Is it not Christ alone? Dear ones, we have been given so much hope – we have been given the very gift of Christ Himself, the hope of glory who dwells within us (Colossians 1:27). Where, O death, is thy victory? Where, O death, is thy sting? (1 Corinthians 15:55). The grave cannot keep us. And if the grave cannot keep us, then what a life we have to live! Are we living, friends? Are we living to please God? Are we available to be used by Him – not in a striving manner, where we seek to check off a box, but rather in a manner that seeks to lay down our lives in humble obedience in order to take up His call? What adventure is calling! In whatever circumstance or life situation you find yourself, you have the opportunity to respond to His call this day. Smith Wigglesworth said it best when he noted, “God does not call those who are equipped, He equips those whom He has called.” What is He calling you to do this day? Answer His call, dear friends.

Contributed by Elder Krissy K. Moehling