This reminds me of the story of Paul and Silas in prison. (Acts 16:16-40) They had been arrested for preaching the Gospel, stripped, severely flogged, and thrown into the inner cell of the prison with their feet fastened in stocks. But rather than giving up all hope, it tells us that at about midnight the two of them were praying and singing hymns. And it’s in that small gesture that we can find the true example of steadfast faith and Godly character. For when there’s nothing to hold on to…we hold on to hope. One of my favorite Scriptures is found in Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” In Psalm 62:5-6 and Psalm 130:5 it shows that our hope comes from Him and in His Word, so we shall not be shaken. And as we hold on to His promises and memories of God’s past devotion…it brings hope out of hopelessness, (Lamentations 3:20-21) and enables us to be joyful in hope. (Romans 12:12) Paul and Silas could of wallowed in darkness and despair…but they chose instead to worship with unwavering faith and Godly character.
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