We must follow Godly examples to be able to live as a citizen of heaven. Two examples we find in scripture are Esther and Daniel. When we follow these Godly examples, we become Godly examples.

To make a difference, we must stand firm and live as citizens of heaven and choose to live differently. We rely on those we elect to put things in proper order, however, Jesus is the only one who can do this.

Hope is firmly fastened by focusing on the claims of Jesus and by focusing on Jesus' Kingdom principles. This message focuses on the scripture from Matthew 11:1-6.

Have you ever had a time when you felt like quitting? We can overcome this feeling by removing distractions so we can hear from God, being honest with our struggles and finding complete restoration in God.

Tough circumstances are no match for the kind of inner strength that is fueled by hope. We must work to keep hope alive. There are 6 keys that will sustain your hope. Work on one at a time.

Christ takes what hope and faith we have and grows it, even when we are at the end of our rope. We become ineffective followers when we become distracted and lose connection. Jesus is concerned with growing our faith and we must see that Jesus is hope.

Our unplanned life events are opportunities for God to provide lasting hope. Sometimes we get confused because God's timing is not our timing. Jesus wants to make an impact in our life right now, not just in eternity.

Hope is confident expectation and the foundation that will help us stand in the toughest of times. We build on that foundation by staying future focused, positive under pressure, replacing fear with faith and believing that better days are ahead.

At Christmas, it's important to remember the choice that God made to send Jesus to earth. He made the ultimate choice in choosing you, therefore we must choose to follow Him.