1 Corintians 13 ends with "Now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love." Faith, hope and love are the three greatest representations of God's grace. Hope is the grace that keeps us looking to the future for a better life and a better way. We find that future in Jesus, if we seek him, place our faith in him, allow ourselves to hope through him and love him -- giving up ourselves to him.
Hebrews 6:19 says, "We have this [hope]-like a sure and firm anchor of the soul-that enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain." Like the anchor of a ship that will hold it steady in uncertain times, Jesus Christ, as our hope, provides the assurance that no matter what comes our way He is there to support us.
The author of Hebrews explains that Jesus is our High Priest having earned that role through a blameless life culimnating in suffering and sacrifice. As our High Priest, he has the right to go to the Father and offer himself in our place. In doing so, he provides us with the hope that we too can one day be with him in glory.
Take Refuge in the hope we have which is Jesus!
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