Finding Hope in Bible ProphecySample

Bible prophecy is filled with reminders that we follow a God who has already determined our future. Ultimately, every prophecy is a promise from God. Not only can the Lord tell us what the future holds (He can prophesy), but He is also able to bring it about (He is able to keep His promises). As God says in Isaiah 46:10, “I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please’” (niv).

Have you ever noticed how many of God’s promises are designed to give us hope? Let’s consider some examples.

Hope When We Feel Afraid

In Isaiah 41:10, God says, “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will also help you, I will also uphold you with My righteous right hand” (nasb). When fear fills our hearts, we do not need to be anxious, for we have God’s assurance that He is with us. Notice how firmly God states His promises: “I am with you…I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will also help you, I will also uphold you.”

What God says He will do, He will do.

Hope When We Feel Abandoned

In Hebrews 13:5, God pledges, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Are you feeling distant from God? Do you wonder if He’s not hearing your prayers? Perhaps you feel as though He has deserted you. But when it comes to your relationship with Him, you can’t trust what your emotions tell you. The Bible clearly states that God is always near. Hebrews 10:23 says, “He who promised is faithful.” God will never abandon you. Don’t let your feelings tell you otherwise.

Hope When We Doubt God’s Goodness

Romans 8:32 says, “He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him over for us all, how will He not also with Him freely give us all things?” (nasb). This is a remarkable promise. Here’s a simpler way of saying this: “God has already given us the greatest gift of all—His Son Jesus, who died on the cross to save us. Why, then, would God withhold any lesser gift from us?” If God gave freely to meet our greatest need, then we can be sure He will give freely to meet all our other needs.

That’s just a sampling of the promises in Scripture that are meant to give us hope. The Bible is rich with such promises—a sure indicator that God wants us to be a people filled with hope. Over the next few days, we’ll examine some of the most hopeful prophecies in God’s Word.