Message
Many people who are yet to surrender their lives to Christ think that they are enjoying life as they live in sin. For example, they think sleeping around is fun until they contract an incurable disease. A lot of them also think that it is okay to make money through any means, whether good or bad, until the wealth or possession they amass leads to their utter destruction. Being in Christ and living according to His word helps believers to live a lifestyle that protects them from many troubles. Those who are in Christ have access to information that will always give them hope and keep them safe.
Many unbelievers look like they are doing well judging by their lifestyle and appearance; however, in reality, they are suffering. Some of them cannot even sleep soundly because of the evil things they have done. Being in Christ gives you peace and removes fears about the future from your heart. A life without Christ is a life with no hope. Apostle Paul said in :
That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world:
It is because of Christ that believers are assured that no matter what challenges come their way, they will emerge victorious. Jesus said in that in this world, we will have tribulations, but we must be of good cheer because He has already overcome the world for us. Our hope is grounded in God's promises and not just wishful thinking. When you read God’s promises in the Scriptures, they will stir up hope in you. For example, in , He promised to never leave you nor forsake you. This means that no matter what you are going through, God is right there beside you. In , He said that all things will work together for your good if you love Him and are called according to His purpose. Therefore, if you are a lover of Christ and are walking in His purpose for your life, no matter the challenges you might be facing, you will laugh last.
Beloved, I want you to rest assured that God is thinking about you, and His thoughts towards you are of peace, and not of evil, to bring you to an expected end (). I pray that you will always hold on to the hope of glory you have in Christ, in Jesus’ name.