But I will hope continually, And will praise You yet more and more. (NKJV) … Now faith brings our hopes into reality and becomes the foundation needed to acquire the things we long for. It is all the evidence required to prove what is still unseen. (TPT)
Dear Ones: Here are verses from the Old and the New Testaments. The psalmist is confessing his hope which causes praise to come forth. In Hebrews we see the explanation of the psalmist’s diligence and praise. Hope and Faith! Faith and Hope! There is power in their synergy. Hope needs Faith to bring substance to the heart’s desires. Faith needs Hope as a platform from which to launch. Though the times seem to be getting darker, the child of God sees with the eyes of Faith as Hope in the goodness of God causes praises to arise in all situations.
May Hope and Faith accompany you wherever you go. May these twins change the very atmosphere around you. May your Hope drive out the enemy of despair and lay a sure foundation for your Faith to launch from in this new year. Have an overcoming day in the LORD. I bless you in Jesus’ name.