The World Thrills with Hope

Verse of the Week

 “Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are God my Savior,

and my hope is in You all day long.” (Psalm 25:5 NIV) 

December 15^th – 21^st

 Scripture Reading: Psalm 24:5; Romans 15:13

 The World Thrills with Hope 

When you think of the word “thrilling” what comes to mind?  Climbing a mountain, running a marathon, sky diving or something else dangerous is what most think of in terms of a thrill.  

Frankly, I doubt the “whole” world really rejoices over these things.  For instance, my husband hoped to attend a bird dog field trial.  When he finally went, he felt it was the thrill of his life (other than marrying me of course!). 

The concept of hope is looking for a reason to keep believing and helps us get to the other side of something.  Actually, for a Christian, it’s a place holder for faith as we patiently wait on the Lord for guidance. 

“Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are God my Savior,

and my hope is in You all day long.” (Psalm 25:5 NIV) 

Rarely, if at all, do we think of “spirituality” as thrilling.  However, French poet Placide Cappeau felt differently when he penned the poem O Holy Night.  John Sullivan Dwight’s version is most commonly sung, but the original translation literally depicts and shares the message of how thrilling the hope of Christmas is for all who believe in the Christ child as the saving Redeemer. 

“Midnight, Christians, is the solemn hour,

When God as man descended unto us

To ease the stain of original sin

And to end the wrath of His Father.

The entire world thrills with hope

On this night that gives it a Savior. 

People, kneel down, await your deliverance, 

Christmas, Christmas, here is the Redeemer. 

… for all of us He is born, He suffers and dies.

People, stand up! Sing of your deliverance,

Christmas, Christmas, sing of the Redeemer.” 

The world may be weary and struggling to find hope, but all is not lost. Hope in Jesus to fill you with joy and peace in believing as He guides you into all truth teaching the way to go. 

This year may the world rejoice in carols of praise at Christmas, with the thrill of hope in our Savior, Deliverer and Redeemer. (cw) 

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing,

so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”

(Romans 15:13 ESV) 

December 15^th – 21^st Daily Bible Reading 

15. Ezekiel 32; Psalm 139

16. Ezekiel 33; Psalm 140

17. Ezekiel 34; Psalm 141

18. Ezekiel 35; Psalm 142

19. Ezekiel 36; Psalm 143

20. Ezekiel 37; Psalm 144

21. Ezekiel 38; Psalm 145

*Also be sure to read a Proverb a day. 

Daily Readings are designed to read through the entire Bible in one year. 

Invite Jesus into your heart. Say the prayer of salvation.

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O Holy Night, Placide Cappeau, 1847

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