The only hope,
the only help,
the only rescue,
the only healing,
the only solace,
the only balm,
the only redemption, the only restoration for a broken, dysfunctional, sin-scared, evil-infected, morally fallen,
dark, and dangerous world
isn’t found in information, socialization, education,
political solution, psychological insight, or personal reformation, but in the willing
birth,
righteousness, humiliation,
suffering,
sacrifice,
and resurrection
of a God-man Redeemer. No idea can liberate,
no power can save,
no institution can redeem,
restore,
resuscitate,
or recreate
what sin has destroyed.
So a son had to come.
Son of God.
Son of Man.
The Creator
came to recreate.
The Savior came to be
the sacrifice.
The blessed one
came to suffer
and in suffering
to bless the world with hope,
help,
rescue,
healing,
solace,
balm,
redemption,
and restoration.
The cost of it all was
his life.
It was his birth mission,
his resurrection victory.
History marched toward his coming; there was no other way.
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. (Rom. 15:13)
What are common things you turn to as a source of hope, that ultimately fall short when compared to the hope Christ offers you?
Think through or journal about the ways Christ has brought you hope. For further study and encouragement, read 1 Corinthians 15.
