Living Hope Today

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” — 1 Peter 1:3

We live in the tension between Christ’s resurrection and the final renewal of all things. And even more wondrous: its fruit is already beginning to grow in us. Through the resurrection of Jesus and the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit, we are now branches of His new creation, grafted into the life of Christ. 

The Spirit bears fruit in us—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22–23)—which echo the eternal fruit of the tree of life.This living hope is not wishful thinking or naïve optimism. It is rooted in Jesus’ victory over death. Because He lives, we receive:

• Joy that doesn’t rise and fall with our circumstances.
  
  
• Peace that guards our hearts and minds when nothing around us makes sense.
  
  
• Courage that endures trials, fueled by the certainty of God’s promises.
  
  

Are you living as if hope is real? The risen Jesus offers more than survival; He offers transformation. The Spirit bears fruit in us—fruit that feeds others and points forward to the coming kingdom.

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, You are my living hope. Help me live today with joy, peace, and courage that come from Your resurrection life. May the fruit of heaven grow in me, for Your glory. Amen.