9/25/25 Holding Fast to Our Hope

Takeaway: Clinging to our hope in Christ with unwavering trust, knowing that the One who calls us is always faithful.

Opening Prayer (Thursday)

Lord, I thank You for Your goodness and faithfulness. No matter what today brings, help me to have a heart of gratitude and trust in Your perfect plan. Speak to me through Your Word. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Reflection

Hope is one of the most precious gifts God gives His people, but it is also one of the hardest to hold on to. The writer of Hebrews urges us to cling tightly to our confession of hope, not because life is free of uncertainty, but precisely because we face so many moments when we are tempted to let go. The foundation of our hope is not our circumstances, nor our ability to manage them. The foundation of our hope is the character of God Himself. “For he who promised is faithful.” God’s promises are not fragile; they are strong enough to carry the weight of the world. When we grasp this truth, our hope is no longer shakened by the storms we face.

Stewardship is fundamentally about trust, trusting that God will provide, that our faithfulness matters, and that what we give of our lives, our time, and our resources will be used by God in ways we cannot yet see. To give of ourselves generously requires hope: hope that God’s kingdom is indeed growing, hope that God’s faithfulness will meet us as we step forward in faith. Without hope, stewardship becomes a burden; with hope, stewardship becomes an act of joyful trust.

Holding fast to hope also grounds us when the act of giving feels small compared to the world’s great needs. It is easy to wonder whether our modest offering of time or money really makes a difference. But our hope is not in the size of our contribution; it is in the God who multiplies loaves and fish. Hope enables us to see beyond what is immediate or measurable, and to trust that every faithful act of stewardship, however small, is caught up in God’s greater work.

The early Christians who first heard these words in Hebrews faced discouragement and hardship. They needed the reminder that God’s faithfulness was not dependent on their strength or circumstances. In the same way, we need to remember that our stewardship is not rooted in scarcity, fear, or duty alone, but in the unshakable promise that the God who calls us is faithful. When we give, when we serve, and when we offer ourselves, we are declaring that our hope rests not in wealth, but in Christ alone.

As we walk through this season of stewardship, let us cling to hope with both hands. Let our giving be a testimony of trust. Let our service be a sign of God’s coming kingdom. Let our faithfulness be grounded not in what we can see today but in the promise of what God will bring tomorrow.

Questions

What does it mean for you personally to “hold fast to hope” in your current season of life?

How might your giving and serving become a testimony of your hope in Christ, rather than a burden or obligation?

Application

Identify one specific area of your life where you tend to doubt that your offering makes a difference. It could be in your financial giving, or in the time you give to serve others. Consciously place that act of stewardship into God’s hands, praying for the faith to believe that He can multiply what you bring.

Closing Prayer

Faithful God, You are the anchor of my hope and the source of every good promise. Teach me to cling tightly to You when life feels uncertain. Free me from fear and scarcity, and fill me with the joy of generosity. Multiply what I give, use what I offer, and let my life bear witness to Your coming kingdom. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

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