Not the kind of hope that the President offered, I'm speaking of the ONLY hope we have and that is in Jesus Christ. This country, this world, is an ugly place these days. The persecution of Christians has begun and not just in other countries, it's happening here in the USA.
I welcome and look forward to Jesus' return and pray it's soon.
Our Only Hope
An anonymous author wrote, "When I was first converted, and for some years afterward, the second coming of Christ was a thrilling idea, a blessed hope, a glorious promise, the theme of some of the most inspiring songs of the church. 
Later it became an accepted tenet of faith, a cardinal doctrine, a kind of invisible trademark of my ministry. It was the favorite arena of my theological discussions, in the pulpit and in print. Now suddenly the second coming means something more to me. Paul called it 'the blessed hope.' But today it appears as the only hope of the world."
From the human standpoint, there is no solution for the struggles of the world. Leaders are naturally frustrated in trying to deal with the increasing problems in society. The only complete and permanent solution is found in the return of Christ to earth.
When He comes, He will set up His kingdom. He will rule the nations in righteousness and the "earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea" (Hab 2:14).
As we await our Savior's return, let us keep on praying, working and watching, while "looking for the blessed hope" - our only hope for this world. -Richard De Haan
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