A reason for hope

Yesterday morning, before I went to enjoy the breaking of bread service (as described in Hebrews 11), I read the account in matthew of the Lord's resurrection. The phrase "He is not here, for he has risen" stood out, as being such an expression of hope. Of comfort. And of joy! The disciples, who had been locked in a house "for fear of the Jews" would become the same men who would publicly declare that Jesus Christ was the Son of God. Their confidence, and power all came from the resurrection of the Lord Jesus.

Hebrews reminds us that His resurrection gives us equal hope, both in this life and for eternity to come. "So that by two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us. We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain, where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our behalf, having become a high priest forever"

Just a simple thought, and quick picture that I made. Encouraged me, hope it warms your heart as well.