Daily Devotion: The Stuff Of Hope

Daily Devotion: The Stuff Of Hope - Hebrews 11:1-2

Hope by George Frederic Watts, 1886

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good report. Hebrews 11:1-2

One of the most frustrating things for unbelievers is the faithful calm of the devoted Christian. Jesus Christ frustrated the Pharisees and Saducees with patience and firm determination in the Truth. These characteristics can help us too. Our hope rests in faith. Faith gives us the hope we need to be patient when others grow angry. Faith lends us that same Christ-like determination to do the will of the Father.

When all else fails, trust the faith handed down by Jesus Christ to the Apostles. It is the stuff of hope.

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Daily Devotion: Mark 14:65-67

Mark 14:65-67 "And some began to spit on him, and to cover his face, and to buffet him, and to say unto him, Prophesy: and the servants did strike him with the palms of their hands. (66) And as Peter was beneath in the palace, there cometh one of the maids of the high priest: (67) And when she saw Peter warming himself, she looked upon him, and said, And thou also wast with Jesus of Nazareth." It's always nice and sweet when Devotions make us feel good about ourselves. But sometimes the Word of God causes me to become uncomfortable. Today's verses bring me to that place. It would be so very easy for me to look at the contrast between what was happening to Jesus and what was happening with Peter. It would be very comfortable for me to sit here this morning and condemn Peter for standing outside by the fire while Jesus was inside being mocked, spat upon, and struck by the servants of the high priest. It would be easy for me to sit here and say, "...

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