Hope with God... with Andrew and Wendy Palau Luis Palau Association

Who do you know who is struggling right now?
Sometimes when we see friends making poor life choices, it can be so hard to know what to do.

But we know the One who is able to set people free. What would happen if we shared Jesus right in these moments?

Sharing Jesus doesn’t always mean bringing correction and judgment. People who have never met Jesus need to know first that they are loved and that God has the desire and the power to help them. They need to know that there is hope in Christ.

In John 8, the word of God says, “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

I know, just as I do, that you want the people you care about to experience freedom in Christ. Sharing the truth of the Gospel is the kindest thing that we can do.

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What do you say when someone says, “Tell me about yourself”?
Do you immediately answer, “I’m a follower of Jesus”?

Maybe not.

But if you are a follower of Jesus, that means your life has indeed been changed by the power of the Gospel. More than that, you’ve become part of God’s wonderful, unfolding story of love for the whole earth!

Even though it may not be the first thing out of your mouth when you meet someone, I want to encourage you-don’t keep it a secret!

Ephesians 3:7 says, By God’s grace and mighty power, I have been given the privilege of serving him by spreading this Good News.

It’s not only a privilege to share the Gospel with those you meet; it’s part of who you are. Take a moment to consider today: what might God do if you went through life authentically sharing the truth of how Jesus has changed you?

Always remember, there is hope with God. This is Andrew Palau.

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You may be at a difficult place in your life right now when you are struggling.
I want to encourage you today with some quotes from the Bible which tell us about the help and strength available to us in God.

Psalm 54:4 tells us: “God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me.” 

Are you burned out from the stresses of life? In Matthew 11:28 we read the words of Jesus: “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”

What about physical and financial needs? Jesus said, “Don’t worry about these things, …your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.”

These tremendous promises give me encouragement when I feel the pressures of this world. I hope you turn to God and His Word today for the strength you need.

Always remember, there is hope with God.

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Do you sometimes feel haunted by your past…things you've done?
Or things that have been done to you? Do you have those times, maybe in the middle of the night, when you're under pressure…the memories arise and you feel haunted? Maybe the guilt emerges, and you thought you were past it.

Oh, my friend, you are not alone. You can be clean. You can know you are clean, forgiven. It is what the cross of Jesus Christ is all about. Maybe today you could pray the prayer of David, prayed in Psalm 51.

When he cried out to God, “Wash me and I will be whiter than snow.” My friend, why don't you ask him today and allow the Spirit of God to fill you with joy and gladness because He has cleaned you out?

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One of my favorite Bible verses is John 10:10.
Jesus says, “I have come that they might have life, and have it to the full.”

He continues with this amazing statement: “I am the good shepherd…and I lay down my life for the sheep.”

Jesus was using the analogy of a shepherd who loves and cares for his sheep to describe His relationship with us. He is God, but He came to this world because He loves humankind to the extent that He was willing to die for us.

Later in John chapter 10 Jesus alluded to His death on the cross by saying that “No one takes {my life}from me, I lay it down of my own accord.”

Never think of yourself as being of little worth. Just remember the Good Shepherd who died to save you. And not only to save you but to give you life to the full. I hope you will open your heart to Him today.

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What do you need today?
In the Old Testament, God is named, “Provider.” The one who can miraculously meet our needs. The creator of all knows what you need.

Maybe your need today is physical. Maybe your need is emotional. He is able to provide for you. Being a provider is part of His character. In fact, He's provided for our greatest need—the need for a Savior, the need to be forgiven, by giving and sending His Son, Jesus.

The very first time God was named, “Provider,” in the Old Testament, was when Abraham needed a substitute sacrifice and God provided. If He can provide for our greatest need, He can provide for your daily needs.

Do you know Him as “Provider?” Always remember, there is hope with God.

"And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:19

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