Song Series: Hope In Me

HOPE IN ME by Mary Alessi

Read: 2 Thess. 2

Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope by grace, comfort and strengthen your hearts in every good work and word. – 2 Thess. 2:16-17

A quiet click and the game was over; well, it was over as far as my son was concerned. He’s the one person I know who refuses to watch a live broadcast of his team from beginning to end if he knows they’re about to loose. I asked him how, after watching two plus hours of heart pounding, emotion rending, intense focus on his team, that he could now, with the flip of a switch, simply turn off the T.V. and walk away without seeing the final score. He said frankly, “I refuse to see them loose.” In other words, my son had lost all hope of his team winning the game and since the outcome was inevitable, he would rather not watch it happen.

Christians have got it made! Not only do we know that the team we’re pulling for wins, but we’re actually a member of the winning team and get to join in the celebration when the game is won. Because of our star player, Jesus, we have an unshakable hope that the outcome is inevitable. Jesus has guaranteed us that we will gain the victory through Him (2 Thess. 2:14).

There may be times that our team may look like it’s in trouble. However, Paul, in his letter to the Thessalonians, encourages us today not to be shaken, disturbed, or deceived (2 Thess. 2:2-3). He reminds us that although our opponent may look like he’s in control; he’s only a pawn in the game of eternity and will easily be defeated in the final moments of Christ’s appearing (2 Thess. 2:8).

So, the next time we’re tempted to lose heart, let’s remember our star, Jesus, is the hope in us. The outcome is inevitable; say it with me now,
“IN HIM - WE WIN - IN HIM - WE WIN - IN HIM - WE WIN!”

HOPE IN ME

Jesus, You are the hope in me

Jesus, You are the hope in me

I can’t live without You, You are everything I need

Jesus, You are the hope in me

Words and Music by MARY ALESSI and MARTHA MUNIZZI
© 2009 Miami Life Sounds Publishing INC. (BMI) / Say The Name Publishing. (BMI) All rights reserved. CCLI: 5865307