But we were hoping…

But we were hoping that he was the one who was about to redeem Israel. (Luke 24:21)

Recently, my pastor gave a message on hope. 

And he asked, “Are we hoping for something? Are we hoping for the end of Corona? Are we hoping life can return to normal?

“Or are we putting our hope in Someone? Are we putting our hope in Jesus?”

How often is Jesus standing in our midst, and yet our hearts are still troubled, with doubts rising in our hearts?

Would Jesus say to us, “How foolish you are and slow to believe”?

Lord, you are the one who has conquered death. So I choose to put my hope in you. 

I don’t know how long Corona will last. I don’t know when things when will return to normal. But I choose to put my eyes on you. You are my hope.

And because of that, like the disciples, I rejoice. In your name I pray. Amen.