Hope Will Lead the Way

Author Andrew Lester wrote, "Hope is always moving toward what it can barely see, but yet trusts."  I'll be the first to admit that trusting is not the easiest of endeavors.  For some trust has been broken, reinstated, then broken again.  Brokenness can often lead to mistrust because of spiritual and emotional wounds that are difficult to heal. 

I'm comforted by the understanding that hope moves me forward.  Hope will not allow me to wallow in my grief or tears or struggle.  Hope is like a gentle friend taking my hand and guiding me to take a step even if it is just one step. 

I can't see the days ahead of me nor can I predict what they might bring.  I can do this:  I can hope in the midst of my struggles, doubts, and fears with the assurance that hope give me eyes to see in the darkness.  The light ahead is not an oncoming train but the beginning of a better day. 

"The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness - on them a light has shined."  These words in the Hebrew Bible are for me words of comfort, assurance, and yes, hope.  Christmas is coming, bringing with it the light of hope into the world.  Let's take a step forward. 

Hope will lead the way.