There are those today without hope, while others, have false hope. Let’s examine how God provides us with true hope and how to discern the differences.
There are those who have No Hope; those who have False Hope; and those who have True Hope. According to God’s Word, there are those today who are described as having NO HOPE and without God in the world.
While you may think that there are many who have No Hope, I disagree. Hope is as essential to the human soul as Faith is to society. A life without hope becomes an unendurable misery, a burden too grievous to be borne. God Himself recognized the necessity of HOPE for the human soul.
In Genesis 3, after Adam and Eve had sinned, they were without HOPE. God condescended to the need of man and gave Adam HOPE – Gen. 3:15 In Ephesians 2:11-12, Paul discussed those who had No Hope – being without God in the world.
Ever since the origin of man, man has put his HOPE in either one or more gods. However, we must admit that there are still those who are distraught – “Without HOPE and without God in the world.”
What a terrible thing for young and old alike to be without hope. Sadly, those who have False Hope are more numerous and worse off than those having no hope. Many who have False Hope can be found right in our own communities. A man or women who finds themself hopeless may be inclined to accept True Hope, but one who has a False Hope must admit their hope was vain before they will accept another.
In many cases, false hope seems to be self-sufficient until times of testing come. Many men and women have found that their hope was mere vanity when troubles arise. Those who have False Hope not built upon a firm foundation, are like the “foolish man who built his house upon the sand.”
The drunkard who thinks that he can quit any time he likes has False Hope. The addict who thinks that he can escape his problems by getting high has False Hope. The thief who thinks he can steal without consequence has False Hope.
In God’s Word, Eli’s sons were evil, but thought that since they were born into a prominent family, they could get away with their actions - False Hope. Even wisdom that is not founded upon the fear of God is vanity and vexation of spirit – Eccl. 1:18
True hope can only be found in Christ. 1 Peter 3:15 says; “Be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you for a reason for the hope that is within you, with meekness and fear.”
False hope or no hope are dangerous things. No matter where you are in life. No matter how dark things may look, Almighty God will never abandon you nor forsake you. Put your faith in Him and find the peace, hope and guidance that you need to weather any storm.
