He holds our future

"And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel." — Genesis 3:15

This is God's curse upon the serpent who tempted Eve and Adam to sin. Satan is the personality behind the serpent. Even in this curse, even in the recognition of a struggle between the woman's offspring and Satan, God embeds his promise for our better future.

In Jesus, that future comes! Satan appears to win the battle at the Cross, but the passage of three days changes everything. Jesus' triumph over death leaves him with only a "bruised heel," but leaves Satan powerless to make death the final word. The Evil One's best plans and greatest power lie crushed at the doorway of Jesus' empty tomb!

Objects of Our Hope

. Hope in the Lord
Psalm 31:24
Be strong and take heart,
 all you who hope in the Lord.

. Hope in his unfailing love
Psalm 33:18
But the eyes  of the Lord are on those who fear him,
 on those whose hope is in his unfailing love,

. Hope in the resurrection
Acts 26:6
And now it is because of my hope  in what God has promised our ancestors  that I am on trial today.

. Hope in his promise
Acts 26:6
And now it is because of my hope  in what God has promised our ancestors  that I am on trial today.

. Hope in his grace
1 Peter 1:13
Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober,  set your hope  on the grace to be brought to you  when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming.

[Message No: 7643]