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Prepared for the Promised Land
Faithfulness in difficult seasons is not wasted effort. It is preparation. Romans 5 provides a theological foundation for why hardship has purpose. Paul writes, “we also celebrate in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope” (Romans 5:3–4). This is not passive endurance. It is a redemptive process through which hope is formed.
Hope, in the biblical sense, is not wishful thinking. It is trust anchored in the unchanging character of God. Faith (pistís) believes what God has said. Hope (elpís) expects to see it fulfilled. The destination of faith is not breakthrough. It is hope, the kind that steadies a person like an anchor in uncertainty.
The example of the ten lepers in Luke 17 reinforces this principle. Jesus told them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” Though still unclean, “as they were going, they were cleansed” (Luke 17:14). The miracle happened on the journey of faith, not before it. One returned to Jesus in worship, and He said, “Your faith has made you well” (Luke 17:19). This healing was more than physical. It was a restoration of the whole person (sozo).
In seasons that feel barren, like Babylon, faithfulness becomes seed. The soil may look dry, but hope grows where faith keeps planting. Babylon is not the end of the story. It is where roots go deep enough to carry fruit into the Promised Land.
As you reflect on this message this week, consider the following:
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Faithfulness in difficult seasons is not wasted effort. It is preparation. Romans 5 provides a theological foundation for why hardship has purpose. Paul writes, “we also celebrate in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope” (Romans 5:3–4). This is not passive endurance. It is a redemptive process through which hope is formed.
Hope, in the biblical sense, is not wishful thinking. It is trust anchored in the unchanging character of God. Faith (pistís) believes what God has said. Hope (elpís) expects to see it fulfilled. The destination of faith is not breakthrough. It is hope, the kind that steadies a person like an anchor in uncertainty.
The example of the ten lepers in Luke 17 reinforces this principle. Jesus told them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” Though still unclean, “as they were going, they were cleansed” (Luke 17:14). The miracle happened on the journey of faith, not before it. One returned to Jesus in worship, and He said, “Your faith has made you well” (Luke 17:19). This healing was more than physical. It was a restoration of the whole person (sozo).
In seasons that feel barren, like Babylon, faithfulness becomes seed. The soil may look dry, but hope grows where faith keeps planting. Babylon is not the end of the story. It is where roots go deep enough to carry fruit into the Promised Land.
As you reflect on this message this week, consider the following:
The post Prepared for the Promised Land appeared first on Revival Life Church Boca Raton, FL.