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Hope Defined Hope means, waiting in expectation on God.(Psalms 130:5), like a watchman waits for the dawn to appear so that he can sleep, so too our hope denotes a great longing for something good to happen to us.(Psalms 130:6). Hope is the outcome of our trust in God's Word. His Word is faithful and true. His promises are true and trustworthy. Even as we trust, we hope that our longings will soon materialize. We do not hope in vain. It is not a dead hope but a living one. Hope Described What do we hope for? Firstly, according to Psalms 130, we hope in the mercy of God to forgive our sins. And that is exactly what he does. Praise God that through the blood of Jesus Christ His Son, we have forgiveness of sins. Therefore, our hope becomes reality.We also look forward to out total redemption. Our hope of a new heaven and a new earth where righteousness dwells will one day become reality. Our bodies will change and we will have bodies just like that of Jesus Christ at His second coming. No more hunger, tears, sickness or death. We will live forever and ever with our Lord Jesus Christ. This is the Living Hope that we have. Hope Declared We must make every effort to share the Good News of this hope with people living in the remotest parts of our land- they too have a right to share this hope. And that is what our missionaries are doing. In Mizoram, a christian state has sent 3,800 missionaries to nearby states and abroad. The Mizoram Presbyterian Church alone contributes Rs. 16 crores towards the missionary enterprise. We are priviledged to be partners with this church as well as the Mizoram Baptist Church and the Evangelical Chruch of Maraland. May God bless you all. Sincerely in Christ, Noel Kotian General Secretary IEM OUTREACH |
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