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“Our world today so desperately hungers for hope. Yet uncounted people have almost given up. There are despair and hopelessness on every hand. Let us be faithful in proclaiming the hope that is in Jesus.”-Billy Graham.

The hope that Jesus offers lifts the downhearted into the “Son Light” and provides a brighter tomorrow. When all seemed lost and death was near at hand, our Saviour heard the cry of a sinner and showed him mercy. In that moment of truth, the repentant thief hanging on the cross next to Jesus surrendered his wretched life of sin over to hope. In complete humility, he confessed his sin, saying, “We (there was a second thief) are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve.” Luke 23:41. 

In “Son Light,” this outcast from society experienced a love like no other. God’s unconditional love and grace "Grace" means undeserved kindness. It is the gift of God to man the moment he sees he is unworthy of God’s favor.” Dwight L. Moody. 

If you feel, dear one, that your life has no purpose and you are desperately hungry for hope, remember the thief on the cross. His last words were full of hope! “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Luke 23:42 (NIV). His conversion became a witness for all humanity. Hope is more than a feeling; feelings can change with the wind, but hope is steadfast. It marches us forward. It is a powerful shield that covers us with courage where once fear would have sent us fleeing.

Prayer: The Apostle Paul’s prayer for his beloved Ephesians is my prayer for you today. “I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation so that you may know him better. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people.” Ephesians 1:17–18 (NIV).

By Lois Macdonald