RECIPIENT OF a HEAVEN’S HOPE

“because of the hope laid up for you in heaven,”

Colossians 1:5

Today many of us may be facing a difficult time. Physical, emotional, or financial problems may loom before us. However, this world is not all there is. Rather than focus on our dismal conditions or think if only…we can choose to focus our hearts on the hope laid up for us in heaven. Is the hope a prize for which we must work? No. It’s “laid up” for us. Have you ever put something in layaway? If so, you understand what Paul is talking about. Christ paid for our salvation in full. He secured our heavenly hope when He died on the Cross for our sins. Our hope of heaven is in layaway for us. If you’re going through a discouraging time, I pray you’re encouraged as you focus the eyes of your heart on heaven. God’s blessing for you is His present help and the hope of heaven laid up for you.

Lord, I’ve never thought of myself as rich. But, now I realize that I am. I’m among the richest of rich. You have written me into Your will! The riches of heaven await me! All praise to You for making me a recipient of heaven’s hope!  

from If God is In Control, Why Am I a Basket Case?