As we think about our hearts and the things we love and cherish, does God hold a special place? One that is set apart or set above everything else? Most of us will say yes to this because we have a place for God alongside of everything else we cherish. However, Jesus is to be set above everything else, not part of a group of cherished things. He desires to be Lord of all that is in our heart and when He is this, He becomes Lord of all that is in our lives. Once this has happened the natural result is that we are filled to overflowing with hope. It is this hope that others will notice and ask about.
When we are asked, we are to explain why this hope overflows from our lives all the time regardless of the situations and circumstances we are going through. Now there is a key to telling others about the hope found in Christ so that they will accept it. We must explain the source of our hope with gentleness and respect. Respect show that we value them as individuals and gentleness gives us the chance to work through any issues they might have. Does the hope found in Christ overflow from your life? Are you ready to explain the hope you have to anyone who asks?
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