Is your Hope well placed?

Grace and peace to you dear friends,

Do you believe it's important to know what the Word of the Lord is? Do you really value what lies between the covers of that old book collecting dust on your shelf? I've got some bad news for you if you don't. If you don't believe it's important, if you don't believe there's any value, any treasure to be found therein, then my friends you don't have any HOPE. Do not be downcast though for the flip side of that is amazingly great news. If you do believe and MAKE it important and a priority to you then by the Grace of God you have an unshakable Hope. When you seek Him and the things that He wants to give you, like hiding God's Word in your heart and mind, He Will not FAIL nor FORSAKE YOU!  Look at how the Psalmist viewed the Word of the Lord.
 
"Those who fear you shall see me and rejoice, because I have hoped in your word. " Psalms 119:74
"My soul longs for your salvation; I hope in your word." Psalms 119:81
"You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word. " Psalms 119:114


Apart from the written Word of God we could not have any HOPE of salvation from our sinful condition. We do have His Word though. And in it we find everything our hearts and souls long for. Complete satisfaction in Christ and a Hope of peace with God. My friends there is so much more that could be said concerning the greatness of what God has done by giving us His Word. Comfort, peace, salvation, strength and HOPE it's all in there. Believe it's important, be encouraged and start mining for the treasure that awaits you. Let me leave you with these words from God Himself speaking to Joshua about this:
 
"8Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. 9Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go. " Joshua 1:8,9  
 
It is most certain that you will face discouragement in this endeavor but the truth of verse 9 is that you can endure and be strong because you will not be forsaken. Remember that when we are seeking the things that the Lord wants us to have He delights in granting our requests. Rejoice my friends because He is faithful.

For the Joy of Your Faith,
Teagan