Hope is something that every individual has: hope is about a desire, hope is about a dream, hope is about a plan, hope is expectation. Hope has so many dimensions of interpretation. An ordinary individual is crushed when his hope is crushed.  We are living in a world—I wouldn’t dare call it hopeless, there is still hope—generally crushes the hope of the people. They gave a word, they not only fail, they disappoint. That is when we need to maintain voice, strength, confidence, and faith.  Hold on to faith. Everything will work favorably for the one who believes in God. He knows all your desires. Even before you ask Him, He knows that is your need. When you are operating in the realm of spirit, the enemy knows that you are gaining momentum. So it’s his way of trying to trouble you, so that you loose hope and give up. But you never give up. But a wish come true—very soon. All good wishes—selfless—will definitely come true. God is on your side, on my side; then, your good wish will come true. Fills you with joy—emptiness is good. You can only fill an empty glass to the full. If your glass is half full, only half can be filled. If your heart is crushed, because people try to seal away hope from you, crush the hope you hold on to. And your cup is empty, dry, it’s going to be full with joy. Joy unspeakable, unfathomable, unquenchable. That is the promise of God. People who trust in Him, in His Word.

Abba, Thank You for strengthening our hope. Let Your Spirit encourage us to hold on to faith, that will fill our hearts with joy—the joy, the true joy only Your Son can give. Let that be with us, In Jesus’ Most Joyful Name, Amen.