Monday 2 September

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Psalm 96,
Luke 4: 16-30

Hope gives us strength

One of the hallmarks of the Christian life is hope, yet often we become affected and depressed by attitudes of doom and gloom, encouraged by the financial crisis, natural disasters, revolutions and our own personal problems and suffering. The antidote to this depressing news is the Good News that Jesus has already overcome suffering, sin and death. When we are affected by the bad news, remember that our ultimate destination is heaven. Living with this hope brings optimism to every situation.