Where are you resting your hope today?

"...rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ." 1 Peter 1:13

Rest your hope...just the thought of it brings a settledness to my spirit. The word rest brings to mind letting go, relaxation, and unmatched assurance. To rest our hope means it is an assured hope, no striving or doubt. We are to rest our hope fully not partially or half-heartedly but fully upon the grace of Jesus Christ. Sister, just close your eyes and imagine resting fully upon grace. This is not fools talk. It is offered with the assurance of the One True God. It is certain, unmistakable, steadfast, and true. What better foundation for the hope that lies within us.
Hope is a bear necessity of a God-glorifying, Christ-centered life. Most of us have had days or even months and years of feelings of hopelessness. But feelings, as intense as they may be, have no power unless we act upon them. Every time we act upon negative feelings either doing what we should not or not doing what we should, we strengthen those feelings and increase the likelihood we'll act upon them again.
We are not called to rest our hope upon our feelings but rather we are to rest our hope on the grace of God. Our hope will not be disappointed when it rests steadfast on Jesus Christ. "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13 (NIV)
Where are you resting your hope today?

Diane