Hopelessness?
“But those who hope in the LORD
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.”
~ Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)
Last week, as I was driving to work I heard that Mattel/Fisher Price recalled toys from the market due to toxic components in them–oh my. The same night my Sweetheart and I talked about the issue. My Sweetheart shared with me that the CEO of the manufacturer took his own life because of the massive recall. It broke my heart. I asked “Why would anyone take their own life?”. “Admission of sin”, my Sweetheart responded.
Tracey shared a while back that Brian “Head” Welch turned away from the rock-group Korn to follow Christ for the rest of his life. This turn-around was shocking to many in the ‘rock-world’. No one could understand what had happened to Brian. He said “no” to drugs and “yes” to Jesus.
Why am I mentioning both in the same post? You see, one had no hope left. The guilt crushed him – he took the only way out he thought was ‘suitable’ for his offense. Reminds me a little of Judas – no way out–ending his own life. Brian on the other hand–he opened up his heart to receive Christ. He was at a dead-end as well, but stepped out in faith to trust Christ to turn his life around–he had hope…
“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death.” ~ Romans 8:1-2 (NIV)
We all have done things in our life that we are not proud of (well, at least it is true for me). As Paul is saying in Romans 8, there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. His blood has set us free. We might grow weary, but if we allow His Spirit to work in our heart, there is no hopelessness.
“Lord of Heaven and Earth. Thank You for giving us hope. Thank You for turning out life around to set us free. Lord, this morning I want to lift up the family of the CEO who had no hope. I pray that through this tragic event they will seek You, the One who can give hope to all. I am trusting in Your mercy. In the precious name of Jesus~Amen.”
Blessings on your day and as always…
Iris,
I cannot begin to understand how people get throught the day, let alone life in general, without the hope our God gives us.
I am thankful everyday for the joy in my heart because I have real, genuine, hope to today, tomorrow and eternity.
Great Post!
The man who took his life, the story is just heartbreaking all around. It placed worked above the value of family as I see it. Either way, you are right our hope rests in Christ. There are times when I too have felt hopless, but I learned later it was because I took my eyes off of him.
Blessings.
There is such a message in this devotion….I am so thankful that the Lord brought the life devoid of hope….back into line with Him….I am glad that He not only restored my hope…but my joy as well.
Thank you for sharing such a timely message!
Be blessed!!
it’s hard to cope
without Gods hope.
thanks for sharing this iris.
How sad.
I can’t imagine life with no hope. Even when things get rough and heavy–I know that I have something incredible waiting for me.
This will pass away–my hope will never.
What an insightful devotional Iris. I have done so many things that would surely have left me hopeless were it not for the merciful grace and forgiveness of the Lord. To have all hope taken away is just a terrible thought. To have our hope centered in Christ is wonderful.
Iris, just today I was thinking about that story and the loss of hope. I thought of my cousin that committed suicide and how I wish he made a different choice.
Wonderful post, Iris. I’m so grateful for the hope we all have in Christ.
How sad that poor man took his own life. I immediately thought of Judas too. It’s hard to imagine feeling so lost and hopeless you see no other way out. I’m still trying to understand how my own brother felt so hopeless that he, too, took his own life. If I’d only known how he was feeling I’d have figured out a way to save him but I didn’t have a clue. Suicide is something I’m not sure I’ll ever understand.
Beautiful post, Iris.
when I was only 2 years old my father took his life. he struggled with being bipolar. I always think how very sad and hopeless he must have felt to do such a thing. yes, heart-breaking. I’m so glad, so very thankful to know the God of all hope. Life without hope? I can’t imagine. And there have been times I have fallen into a “slimy pit” and felt hopeless, but I have never been hopeless, because I am a child of God, and nothing can pluck me from His hand!
Thanks for this awesome post.
When there is no hope in ourslef, but still have hope in Him, our master and heavenly father.It encourages me to live with hope.
Awesome post my friend, bless you.
What a sad story about the man who took his own life. I’m so glad that in Jesus we always have the hope of a better tomorrow when today seems to much to handle.