We live, even in the dismal shadow of the Prince of the Power of the Air, in hopeful anticipation and hope of future transformation This hope is ours because our true identity as children of God has yet to be realized, but on Christ’s return, we will be made like Him. Until then, when all are one, we live in a state of subjugation to the service of God. Instead of carried by worldly patterns, we are exhorted and nudged into refreshing our minds to discern God’s will, so that we may align with a more perfect plan. It is all, even in trouble and despair, a cup filled with hopeful anticipation.
“Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we will be. We know that when He appears, we will be like Him, because we will see Him just as He is. And everyone who has this hope fixed on Him purifies himself, just as He is pure.” -John 3
“I appeal to you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may prove what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” -Romans 12
“What we have been promised is the same thing God’s children have always been promised, and its this: He has promised us His presence and His peace….” -Creflo Dollar
The Christian walk is a pilgrimage of transformation--from the Dark Night of the Soul, to the bright morning of joy and peace--and we're never truly alone. We continually refresh our minds, discern God's will, and trust that He's working everything out for our good: each and every one of us. Every cup is full of hope, even in trouble and despair. With God’s presence, its easy to hold onto that hope and look forward to the day when all will be made new and we'll be made like Him.
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