Living in Hope

Jeremiah had a very unique opportunity presented to him to purchase a tract of land in his hometown just a few miles from Jerusalem. At the time of the offer he was in prison and the Babylonians were about to completely destroy the Holy City and send all the Jews into exile. (Jeremiah 32:17,24-25)

Jeremiah, from a human standpoint, made a very foolish decision. He went ahead and purchased it for just 17 shekels. At the time it didn't make a bit of sense, but he was banking on a promise that was given to him by God. That promise included the fact that someday God would restore Israel to its homeland and once again prosper.

Jeremiah defines to us what living in hope is all about. It is about making investments for the future based upon God's promise in present.

Healthy pastors must learn to live in hope. If we constantly play it safe or yield to human wisdom or practicality, nothing would ever really be accomplished for the Kingdom.

So what investments are on your plate right now that demands you to live in hope.? Are you willing to take a risk even though the naysayers are out there saying how impractical it may be?