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What is Hope
The scripture in Hebrews 11 reminds us that faith shows the reality of what we hope for. By definition, hope is a feeling or desire for a thing to happen.
By faith, in the believer’s life, hope is a daily reality. This becomes from the promises of God that He goes through the valley and desert. It is the reality that the mountaintop is just a view. It is a hope in reality that says our eyes have yet to see; our ears are yet to hear what is in store for the believer. We are even able to imagine what is to come (1 Corinthians 2:9)!
Happening Today
The reality is this, also. Today, miracles are still happening. Medical physicians are still amazed.
Music+ Talk on Spotify – Cheer Up! On Your Feet!
It is still good to read biblical stories as witnesses of hope. One such story is that of Blind Bartimaeus (bar-ti-me’-us) of Jericho, which is an ancient Palestinian city located in the West Bank. The story is recorded in the Mark 10:45-50. From the English bible. In fact, the words in verses 49-50 are:
Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.”
So they called to the blind man, “Cheer up! On your feet! He’s calling you.” Throwing his cloak aside, he jumped to his feet and came to Jesus.
There have been times in my life that I need to be reminded, “Cheer up! Get on your feet!” There are times that each of us must encourage someone else and encourage ourselves. “Self, Cheer Up! Get on your feet! God has not changed!”
Can you imagine, how this man must have felt at that very moment. To hear these words during a time of despair, bought an instant response. So much so that he through aside his cloak and jumped to his feet.
How he must have felt when the disciples said, “Jesus is calling you.”
By Faith
Today, while you have breath in your body, no matter where you are in this world, to be excited with a hope. Truly, this man had been waiting for a message as this. This message not only brings Blind Bartimaeus physical healing, but spiritual healing, too.
No matter your pain, somebody needs to hear you say, “Cheer up! On your feet!” You may be the only person at that particular time that person will trust.
Perhaps, it is because of what you have been through or perhaps it is because of the tone of your voice that will prompt that individual to rise up and throw the weight on their shoulder and run toward light and not darkness.
You may be that person who can help that individual find the help that they need. It is an outward expression of love and compassion for another – beyond yourself.
For more like this one, I am not without faith. Other suggested links of hope, we suggest: