Day: December 27, 2025
WHEN HOPE WAS BORN
WELCOME BACK! When hope was born, heaven reminded humanity that darkness never has the final word. The principle behind this truth is simple yet powerful: God releases hope precisely when the world feels most helpless. Hope is not a reaction to good conditions; it is a divine gift planted in the middle of uncertainty. When everything seems silent and delayed, God is still working behind the scenes, preparing a miracle that will outlive the pain. This kind of hope strengthens weary hearts, restores courage to the discouraged, and reminds us that God’s promises are alive, active, and unstoppable, even when we cannot yet see the outcome (Romans 15:13).
In the fullness of time, hope was revealed through Jesus Christ. He was born not in a palace, but in a manger, teaching us that God often introduces hope in humble and unexpected ways. Israel had waited for centuries, yet when Jesus came, He arrived quietly, wrapped in swaddling clothes, carrying salvation for the world (Luke 2:10–11). This is our focus: hope does not always come loudly, but it always comes purposefully. Just as Mary and Joseph trusted God through uncertainty, we too are called to hold fast when the promise feels delayed. Jesus Himself became the living proof that God never forgets His word (Isaiah 9:6; Galatians 4:4).
The insight for us today is this: when hope was born, a new future began. Jesus grew, suffered, died, and rose again, showing us that hope matures through process and is fulfilled through obedience. What God starts in humility, He finishes in glory. Even now, Christ remains our living hope, anchoring our souls through every storm (1 Peter 1:3; Hebrews 6:19). Dear family, thank you for walking this journey of faith together. May your heart be strengthened, your hope renewed, and your spirit lifted. I pray that the God of all comfort fills you with peace, revives your expectations, and causes hope to rise again in every area of your life, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Rev. Dr. Israel M Onyije
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