Even in hard times, we can have joy because of hope. Life may have broken parts, but the light of a new day will rise over the horizon to warm our hearts. Hope has a name and its name is Jesus so never get down because a new day will come around. Remember what Jesus went through on the cross. Remember the many things people have gone through but have come out stronger on the other side.

Reading today in Isaiah 8:16 through 9:7, we note that many had lost hope. There was rebellion in the people as they consulted dead mediums and spirits rather than the clear instruction of the living God. This rebellion didn’t stand a chance of succeeding, and the results are a difficult, bleak, and dark future.

On the other hand, God’s plan breaks through in the darkness, because hope is in the living God and the Wonderful Counselor. In Christ, who lived on earth, was crucified, rose, and continues to live. He changed to world in every way and has had the most extensive impact on this day and on future tomorrows. More than anyone else in the history of the world.

There are those that want failure within the world. Evil gains ground in a world of chaos and disunity. Even in the darkness of a world of corruption, deception, and aggression by those that want to be in control, we can see the dawning light and hope. A future with direction, integrity, and unity. All this is available because of Jesus. His sacrifice on the cross gives all the opportunity to contend with a new day, to pray, and go a new Way.

Someday, Christ will return to reign forever. The day … the exact timing is not known but God’s complete plan will be carried out, so hold on to hope during difficulty. Live like it’s all turning around today. With eyes wide open, look forward to today because today could be the day!

This day with You God, we choose hope for the difficult path ahead. Our hope is in Jesus who provides light along the path. We will emerge from the darkness because You are with us and everything is possible with You. A single Light has dawned and even though the world lets us down, a smile overcomes our frown because there is victory with Jesus. Nothing we ever face will be greater than the Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

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