Sermon: Reclaim Stolen Dreams (Hope)
Proverbs 14:8
The wisdom of the wise man is to understand what to do, but lying is the foolish way of fools.
Proverbs 4:23
Keep your heart pure for out of it are the important things of life.
Ephesians 3:20
God is able to do much more than we ask or think through His power working in us.
Because of circumstances and difficult trials, many people often find themselves feeling hopeless or in despair. It becomes hard for them to dream and think about the future in positive ways. God does not desire for Christians to live in such a state. In fact, our faith in Christ was described in Hebrews as a “safe anchor” of hope.
Dr. Charles Stanley has written that he understands why Christians often lose hope when going through difficult and challenging circumstances. However, he encourages believers to remember these facts: “God is in control … always. God is always the same in His love toward us and in His offer of mercy, forgiveness, and intimate fellowship. He is always our Savior, Deliverer, Healer, Restorer, and Ever-Living Lord. God alone is always worthy of our obedience and trust. The title of the old Gospel song, “Trust and Obey,” sums up what is always God’s will for our lives. Our confidence must always be in Him. He is the One who loves us beyond measure and calls us His beloved children and the heirs of His abundant promises.”
By remembering these facts about our faith, we can hold on to hope as we go through the most demanding situations. This coming Sunday I will speak about reclaiming dreams and hope in our lives as we continue to the sermon series, “Stolen: Reclaiming Stolen Treasures in Our Lives.” Hope to see you then!
