Why We Hope?
1. Use good reason and faith to point yourself toward a hope
that will never disappoint you.
Romans 5:2-5
New American Standard Bible (NASB)
2… we exult in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only this, but we also exult in our
tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; 4 and perseverance, proven
character; and proven character, hope; 5 and (this) hope does not disappoint, because the
love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to
us.
If I place God as the end of my hope instead of using God as a
means to a hope, then all of my hopes will ultimately be satisfied.
2. As children of God, we have access to a type of Hope that
satisfies us in the present even before we arrive at our
destination.
Philippians 4:5-7
New American Standard Bible (NASB)
5...The Lord is near. 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication
with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which
surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:11-13
New International Version (NIV)
11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the
circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have
learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry,
whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
3. Consciously place every desire and expectation (your
hope) into the hands of God while being aware of what kind
of God He really is.
John 5:22-23
New International Version (NIV)
22 Moreover, the Father judges no one, but has entrusted all judgment to the Son, 23 that
all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father…45 “But do not think I will accuse you
before the Father. Your accuser is Moses, on whom your hopes are set.
Lamentations 3
Good News Translation (GNT)
21 Yet hope returns when I remember this one thing:
22 The Lord's unfailing love and mercy still continue,
23 Fresh as the morning, as sure as the sunrise.
24 The Lord is all I have, and so in him I put my hope.
25 The Lord is good to everyone who trusts in him,
26 So it is best for us to wait in patience—to wait for him to save us—