Read Colossians 1:5
The hope we have in Christ is not a fragile wish—it is a living certainty, a treasure already stored for us in heaven. It is the anchor of our souls and the spring of our joy while we journey through this weary world.
When life feels heavy and your strength fades, lift your eyes toward that blessed hope. Heaven is not a dream—it is your true home, prepared by the hands of the Savior Himself. There, the weariness of labor will end, and the sigh of sorrow will be heard no more. The tears of loss will be wiped away forever by the hand of God.
Here we fight daily battles against sin, temptation, and discouragement—but there, victory will be complete. The sword will be sheathed, and the war will end. We will hear the voice of our Captain saying, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”
There, purity will replace struggle. There, holiness will no longer be a pursuit—it will be our nature. In that kingdom, nothing that defiles can enter. The fields of heaven will never know the weeds of sin.
Yet, while we wait for that day, we must not live with our heads in the clouds and our hands idle. The hope of heaven should make us more holy, more loving, more diligent. Hope does not make us dreamers—it makes us doers. It fuels our endurance, strengthens our faith, and fills our hearts with joy even in trials.
The Christian who treasures this hope works cheerfully, resists temptation bravely, and serves others selflessly—because he knows his reward is eternal, not earthly.
Life Application
When you feel weary, remind yourself that heaven is your rest.
Let your heavenly hope strengthen your earthly obedience.
Live every day as a citizen of that better country—joyful, faithful, and unashamed.
Prayer
Father of all hope, Thank You for the promise of heaven—a home where sorrow, sin, and struggle will cease. Let this hope purify my heart and strengthen my hands. Teach me to live today in light of eternity, to serve joyfully, and to endure patiently, knowing that every act of love will find its reward in You. Until that day, keep my eyes fixed on Jesus, the living hope of my soul. Amen.
Bp. Paul Solomon Maglaya
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