Future of Hope

“In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a certain priest named Zacarias, of the division of Abjah; and he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. And they were both righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and requirements of the Lord. And they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both advanced in years.” Luke 1:5-7

“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it all the men of old gained approval.” Hebrews 11:1-2


As we grow up our perspective of everything changes. Large things suddenly seem smaller than before; small things annoy us in ways we never imagined. Noises are now too loud or we can’t hear because everyone seems to be whispering. Our senses seem to change or deepen. The young often regard growing older as unlikely at best; at worst, the curse of old people. Sometimes growing older means being ignored more; and sometimes it mean you’re listened to more. It can feel like there’s little left to do or so much left to do we can’t be bothered. In the greatest story of hope in the world, it began with two people, well past their prime, who never gave up hope. For this hope they were rewarded with the harbinger of the future of all hope!


Take care to know God’s Word. Your servant and friend in Christ, Darlene


PS: New Request: Pray for Leslie, Annette’s friend who just had cancer surgery yesterday. Continue to pray for: Fred’s wife, Nancy - recover from a near critical head injury, Rachael for hope & clarity of purpose; Nancy’s recovery from brain surgery; Adrian with life changes; Barb to find satisfying work. Isaias’ mission work in Philippines – family’s safety. Tim & Barb to be encouraged. God’s grace on USA. Billy & Michelle for recovery. Wisdom for doctors caring for Doris, David, Virgil, Poetry, Gary, Adrian and Jack.