“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, …to give you a future and a hope” – Jeremiah 29:11
Prophet Jeremiah is writing a letter to the Israelite captives in Babylon encouraging them in the LORD to stand firm in faith. Drawing a parallel of our lives with that of the captives, when we are hit with challenges and difficulties, we should not let them discourage us. It is very easy to get disheartened during hardships but seeking God’s help and strength will enable us to keep moving forward in faith.
God is sovereign. He has carefully planned our future and His plans for us are filled with hope. Since God holds our future, we can be rest assured that all our needs will be met. Knowing that God will take care of us, we can be confident in Him, running with endurance the race set before us, being fully assured that in Christ, we are more than conquerors.