Whispering Hope

Scripture: Hebrews 6:19 "We have this hope, a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters the inner shrine behind the curtain."

Titus 1:2 "In hope of eternal life, that God, who never lies, promised before the ages began."

In the country church where I grew up, each fall we celebrated the harvest season with a church supper and bazaar. Youth were invited to share music during the meal. One year, I played "Whispering Hope" on my clarinet. Septimus Winner wrote the hymn inspired by Hebrews 6:19. (You can Google "Whispering Hope" to learn more.)

On Sunday, August 28, 2016, we sang the hymn, "God is Calling Through the Whisper." Note: God calls us with a whisper - not loudly and demanding. Yet, God's hope is sure and steadfast.

Everywhere I look, the word "hope" jumps out at me. The college football preview, Husker Extra, Lincoln Journal Star is simply titled "Hope." In part, the sub-title states, "loyal fans remain constant in their belief of better days." A "Guideposts" magazine headline proclaims, "Embracing Hope - in Troubled Times." Perhaps it is because we are bombarded with messages of troubled times that we hunger for words of hope. We are reassured by the words in Hebrew 6:19 and Titus 1:2 and other scriptures.

Prayer: God, we need your promises of hope today more than ever. Be with us in our daily lives and as we seek your hope of eternal life. Amen.

Lois Poppe