Our hope of everlasting life is a precious gift from God. We look forward to a wonderful future-one that we can be certain will happen. It acts as our anchor, stabilizing us so that we can endure trials, withstand persecution, and even face death. It acts as our helmet, protecting our thinking so that we can reject what is wrong and cling to what is right. Our Bible-based hope draws us closer to God and reveals the depth of his love for us. We benefit greatly as we keep our hope bright and strong.
"Rejoice in the hope." encouraged the apostle Paul in his letter to the Romans. (Romans 12:12) Paul could rejoice because he was sure that if he remained faithful, he would gain everlasting life in heaven. We too can rejoice in our hope because we are certain that Jehovah will keep his promises. As the psalmist wrote, "happy is the one . . . . whose hope is Jehovah God, . . . the One who always remains faithful." - PSALM 146:5, 6.
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