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HOPE AMIDST HOPELESSNESS

  • Writer: Olufunmilayo Adekusibe
    Olufunmilayo Adekusibe
  • Nov 14, 2024
  • 3 min read

Today’s Reading:

Lamentation 3:19-26

“Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope.” (Lamentation 3:21)



The word ‘hope’ seems to be absent in most people’s dictionary because of the hopelessness that we see and experience. No place is safe in the world. No system of government (monarchical, totalitarian, communism, parliamentarianism, etc.) has been able to provide needed succour for the populace. Heads are bowed, scientists are confused, the wise and star readers couldn’t predict accurately the next thing that will happen in our world, even strong and powerful nations of the world are facing natural disasters and it seems they are helpless. Is there any hope for us?


The situation of Israelites in the passage above was that of a devastation of the land, Jerusalem and the people. The fall of Jerusalem symbolised the termination of Israel as a free and independent nation. And when a nation lost her freedom such a nation has lost her identity. The writer expresses grief, despair and misery in verses 1 to 20. But from verses 19 to 29 the writer expressed hope in God. Hope should not be vague and empty rather it should hold on to something. The hope of the writer was hanging on the following:

  • God’s Mercies: Mercy speaks of pardon even when one is guilty. It is only by God’s mercies that we have not been consumed. No matter how hopeless your situation may be as long as you are still on this side of the divide God’s mercy is still working for you.

  • His Compassion: God’s compassion is manifested in how he relates with us, he doesn’t deal with us by the gravity of our sin (Psalm 103:10-17). He cares for us more than we can imagine. Do you notice his caring hand in your life?

  • His faithfulness is great: Being faithful means to be steadfast in affection or allegiance. Even when we stray God is still looking for us. That is why Christianity is not like other religions. Other religions of the world are man’s search for God while Christianity is God’s search for man. Even in your hopeless situation, God is still faithful. The Lord is our portion, He is good to those who wait for Him.

 

Have you lost hope in everything? Don’t forget that as long as you still have life, there is hope for you. The bible says, a living dog is better than a dead lion Ecclesiastes 9:4. You are far better than those in the grave. Never give up, keep trying and you will succeed. Tell yourself, there is hope for me.

                                                                                                JAMES ALADE



To surrender your life to Christ, say this prayer aloud. “Father, I acknowledge my sin against You. I repent and ask for forgiveness, in the name of Jesus. I surrender to the Lordship of Jesus. By the power of Your Holy Spirit, take control of my heart and lead me in Your path of righteousness. Thank you, Lord.”

If you said the prayer, Congratulations! Prayerfully look for a living church and report to the resident reverend, pastor or priest.



Prayer:

  1. Strengthen my wearied heart Oh Lord

  2. Every thought of hopelessness, I erase them by the blood of Jesus

  3. I deliver my life from the grip of past mistakes that are telling me there is no hope for me in Jesus’ name

  4. Every hopeless situation in my life, let the fire of God visit and bring them back to life in Jesus’ name.

 
 
 

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