I find the following verse in 2 Kings 14:26 to be sad, yet comforting: "For the Lord saw that the affliction of Israel was very bitter; and whether bond or free, there was no helper for Israel. And the Lord did not say that He would blot out the name of Israel from under heaven; but He saved them by the hand of Jeroboam the son of Joash" (NKJ).

Matthew Henry, in his commentary says: Even though God did not see signs of repentance and reformation in Israel, he saw their affliction and it was very bitter. They were miserably oppressed and enslaved. The enemy was fierce against them. They were stripped of what wealth they had and there appeared to be no help for them. [Does this situation sound familiar?]

Then that amazing little word "BUT" appears like it does throughout God's gracious and merciful word . "But He saved them . . ."

"But the Lord was gracious to them, had compassion on them, and regarded them, because of His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and would not yet destroy them or cast them from His presence" (2 Kings 13:23 NKJ).

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Do you have friends whose lives are filled with hope-so and not hope? Do you yourself long for days filled with hope?

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"It is easier to recognize a thousand sins in others, than it is to recognize one sin in ourselves."

                                                                   John Flavel

"I call on the Lord, Who is worthy to be praised, so shall I be saved from mine enemies " (2 Samuel 22:4). The armor of the soldier does him no good unless he puts it on. Unless we have God's protective armor, we are not protected in any way. And if we are not protected, we have no peace, no safety, no hope and no help.

Today, dear reader, ask God to give you His gift of faith. Put on His true and living word. Wrap your soul in His promises. He is all you need.
 

Welcome to:

(1)  Finding Hope Website and

(2)  An opportunity to read inspirational devotionals as well as an opportunity to peek at my recently published Book:

If you like my website, you will LOVE my  book!

Finding Hope In God's Everlasting, Intimate Friendship.

The book and the website are different. The website has a general message and  the book is personalized to the needs of women and young girls.

Are you trusting more in the "hope-so" of your circumstances than in the hope God provides? Are you easily discouraged, thinking there is no-hope? Are your days more "down" than "up?"

No matter what you are experiencing, God is able to make all grace abound to you in every area of your life. If you are a Child of God, the Lord Jesus Christ provides whatever you need.. He is YOUR complete answer to everything. My Finding Hope book can lead you to that completeness. 

Perhaps you feel the sun is shining for everyone but you. Allow Finding Hope to open your eyes to God's magnificent light.