Month: December 2025

Christian’s Life With The Lord Must Be Aligned With: Trust, Faith, and Hope.

As Christians, Faith in the Lord is our foundation, and we should not be shy to present ourselves as such. We must constantly seek him and rely upon him. We must not be ashamed or afraid to exercise our beliefs and faith in our everyday lives. – Trust
Hebrews 11:6 “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him,”- Faith

The Lord God is our advocate, and we should be fearless. So if we do all these and believe in him, then he will answer us according to our needs. Our needs are numerous, and if we trust him, he will fulfill his promises to us by rewarding us the more we seek him. – Hope

So these three (3) things, we must adhere to, to align our Christian life with the Lord – Trust – Faith – Hope.

Hebrews 11:1-3. “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.”
In tough times, it is complicated and easier said than done to wrap your head around such phrases like “the conviction of things you have not seen,” but believe that you will get the answers with genuine communication with the Lord. – Prayer
Trust me, you are not alone. You just have to trust, obey, and rest assured that the Lord is right on the bat for you.

Trust the Lord and believe his promises. Trust in the Word, Have Faith that the Lord will answer, Hope that you will receive what you envision.
Likewise, Hope is Trust in the Lord, with Faith deep-rooted in the spiritual anchor of the Lord.

If we as Christians have the clear understanding of these three (3) beliefs anchored in our souls, the consequential effects that will be significant, or important in our lives as Christians will have major impacts in our spiritual and physical lives happening as a direct effect of our Trust, Faith, and Hope in the Lord Jesus in shaping our future state of our walk with him.

Consequently, the result of receiving what you Hope for is through great Faith. If you doubt, you will not receive. What use is it, if you ask, and you are skeptical of receiving what you ask for? James 1:6 “But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.”

Let me ask a simple question? How often do you check to see that a chair is in good condition before you sit on it when you enter an office? And how often do you check a chair’s condition when you enter into an office, and you are welcomed by your host asking you, “Can you have a seat?

Without a doubt, you act with all your faith without thinking; you drop into the chair like a bag of sand. Why do you act with no hesitation but act with trust? Why? Is it because you physically see the object? Think about it. Hence, what are trust, faith, and hope to you as a Christian? What is your faith level?
Ephesians 2:8-10 states that, “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith — and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God — not by works, so that no one can boast.”

Belovers, let us receive God’s grace and promises with a strong bond. So as we build stronger relations, we henceforth establish our trust; increase our faith and our hope. Furthermore, as long as we can trust in the Lord and have faith that the Lord can do, we can also hope for what’s coming in the future. In the affirmative, we will build our faith stronger, and we will build a perfect faith.
So below are a few key takeaways:

Trust relates to the relationship between the Lord and us as Christians.

Faith believes “he can.”

Hope focuses on what’s coming in the future and how the Lord, based on our faith and experience, will act.

For greater faith, we must practice: Patience / Endurance, Resolve, and Resolute.

Endurance, Resolve and Resolute: These three concepts are foundational to a life built in Jesus Christ.

Faith (or Belief): This is the foundational trust and confident reliance on the character, power, and promises of God.
It is not a mere mental ascent but an active trust that leads to obedience and action. Hebrews 11:1 states that it is “the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”

Faith is essential for salvation (Ephesians 2:8) and for pleasing God (Hebrews 11:6). It is rooted in the reality of the crucifixion of Christ on the cross, Jesus Christ’s resurrection as he prophesied before he went to the Cross.
Hope: In the biblical framework, hope is not idealism or self-delusion but an exciting expectation of the future good that God has promised.

As Christians, hope is a spiritual anchor for our souls without wavering. It provides endurance and perseverance during trials. It is anchored in God’s faithfulness to fulfill God’s word. Hope is our provision for inspiration to sustain us as Christians through difficulties because we know that what is envisioned will end in the glory of God.

Take Note: Faith is our foundation as Christ Followers, hence Trust in the Lord, -Keep the Faith and keep Hope alive.

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Every so often, the days can be so gloomy, life can be tough, and you only see the road getting narrower and narrower. Situations might be continually changing around you, but not for the better. You wake up every day to face huge battles. Such battles are beyond your comprehension. It may include one or multiple of these:

1. A protracted illness
2. Financial and economic hardships
3. Loss of job or career, or can’t find employment
4. Going through a bitter divorce or in a hard marriage
5. Time to marry – you’ve been craving for Mr./Miss Right – but no sign
6. Death in the family – loss of a child as a parent or loss of a spouse

The struggles seem to be protracted for far too long, and they still linger with no end in sight. So you ask yourself and ask God, Oh Lord, what is going on in my life?

While any one of the examples above is so concerning, there’s not one that can equal the death of a family member so close, a spouse or child. “The death and loss of a child are frequently called the ultimate tragedy, and nothing can be more devastating.” Without faith and hope in God, stages of grief, and other issues, “make parental and spouse bereavement particularly difficult to resolve.”

Take Stock around you, and hold firm to your Faith and do not be separated from the love of God.
Hold on and don’t give up – for the Lord is with you. Your faith and hope in the Lord is being put to the test. Psalm 120:1: “In my distress I cried to the Lord, and He heard me.”

As it is written in Romans 6:36-39 – “For your sake we face death all day long;
We are considered as sheep to be slaughtered. No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present, nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Always keep in mind that in the center of all these, you still have so much to be thankful for. Take a look around you – outside of the box you are in now and take stock to see God’s unfailing love for you. For this reason, and even in the midst of it all, we still have so much to be grateful for in this life.

We Must Be Praiseworthy
We must also note that communication with God through prayer shouldn’t be only about requesting what we want; we must be thankful to the Lord for all the things we are praying for, as if he has already given them to us. These prayers must be backed by genuine faith that we have already been answered. 
From the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus encouraged us in Matthew 7:7 that with persistent prayer, you should: “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.”

Jesus encourages us to have faith that we will receive what we ask for.  When we pray, we must trust that God will answer us. Without that trust, it’s meaningless to pray for something you are not sure of receiving. You may find this odd. However, God expects us to do it. This is what is called Faith and Hope in God.

God is Always Trustworthy. Bring Your Needs to Him (Sorrow, Happiness)
God is infinitely more trustworthy than any human. God is dependable and has never lied. Correspondingly, the Lord God expects you to have faith in Him and expect the result. Whatever peril you are facing, don’t give up; you can pray like David when his own inner circle stood against him. He was straight to the point and strong in his prayers. You can always trust in the Lord God to save you.

The Lord God is Always Our Refuge. Lord God, you are my refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. I will not fear when “earthquakes” come and the “mountains” crumble into the sea. The Lord of Heaven’s Armies are here with me. You are my fortress. I will be still, and know that You are God.
When you find yourself that you’re in despair and feel that God is too far away from you in such a troubling situation or trials, let the words of Psalm 46 resonate in your heart. “Hold fast to the truths that God is your refuge, your strength, and present help.”

You Always Have an Ally
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” (Isaiah 41:10)
Trust in the Lord, have Faith and believe what you hope for.
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WAITING FOR RESULTS IS NEVER EASY

The word “waiting” captures a key aspect of shared human experience irrespective of your belief. That enduring patience and waiting are universal arguments connecting Christians and the Secularists across generations.

It suggests a cycle where the act of waiting is a common, perhaps even necessary, part of the human condition, one that those who are gone before us also experienced.

The worldview of “waiting” does not conform to Christian ethos of “waiting.” They don’t believe that old truism that good things come to those who wait in the Lord. They rather believe that good things come to those who want something so bad and that they can’t wait. They put the wagon before the horse unfortunately missing the divine principle.

So they “believe in themselves” and do everything in their physical power without what the Bible teaches us as Christians. So here is what we do as Christians that they don’t understand or aware of it.

As Christians we firstly believe in effective results with prayers through the divine power of the Lord, and secondly we take the action – making the move much stronger towards what we have prayed to effect divinely.

The professed Christian does not put the wagon before the horse. Hence when the Christian quotes Isaiah chapter 40 in waiting, it does not mean he/she is folding his/her arms drinking coffee on the porch and gazing into the clouds waiting for action or manna. It does not make the Christian lazy as long as he/she is going for the action to effect a positive result.

Here is the “Positive Kicker”: But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. ISAIAH 40:31 (KJV)
So in defense of the Christian to the world – these are some of the takeaways for our scriptural ethos to all faithful Believers:

Waiting is never easy and everybody knows that. It can feel like being stuck, overlooked, or falling behind while others move forward. But God sees the waiting differently. In His kingdom, waiting is not wasting time or doing nothing, but it’s preparing and becoming. Start it with – Prayer – Act to effect the result – and continue to pray for the results from your action.

David waited for many years and went through the toughest battles of his life before he was enthroned as the king after being anointed by Saul. In the waiting David did not sit idle but went about doing what he does even though the monarchy was his.

Joseph in his case waited with no sign of success. He continued to trust and have faith in the Lord and endured hardships before he became ruler of Egypt.

Beloved, God is always doing something very crucial in the quiet seasons. He renews your strength—not just to survive, but to soar when we act. You may feel like you’re crawling, but in His time, he will help you fly. Continue walking in His presence and don’t skip a process, no matter how difficult the road may be. God’s presence is with you! Pray-Act- and receive the effective Result.

In everything give thanks to the Lord and stay tuned in to his voice and direction.
Thank the Lord with praise and with all your heart in preparing you to wait with faith despite the endurance.

Trust him and don’t believe that it’s your wisdom or self action that can give you the result. In your waiting the Lord is making you strong and getting you ready for other very important things for the next season while you’re still in the waiting of things you aren’t even aware – but this one must pass first.

Don’t you stop to thank him even at your lowest point when your legs could not even support the load any further. Be direct with humility and ask the Lord – Oh God increase my FAITH by replenishing my weary heart. And when you ask – believe it – take action and trust the Lord that your action brings effective result.
Trust the Lord with Faith and Hope that you will be answered by your Faith.

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THERE IS A TIME FOR EVERY SEASON

Romans 8:28, “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”

From this verse [ Romans 8:28 ] we realize there is a necessity to have faith in the Lord without doubt. The commitment is made by God and the precondition to receive is your love for God and your faith. This is a must for everyday in every season. This is not unconditional but a conditional to walk in the Lord – Faith and hope.

You have to have faith and hope that the Lord who is your father in heaven is ready to answer you, if you can trust and believe it with your faith in him.  

 Let’s put it this way that as a true child of God your grocery list of needs are always before him and pre-approved as long as they align with your needs to glorify him.

Accordingly, to trust in the Lord with all our heart, we must wholly rely upon his promises, wisdom, power, and love to help us in every circumstance.

These promises are not frivolous, and informal promises such as men make. God promises and commitments are rock-solid. They are yes and Amen and unquestionable.

He pledges and fulfils. He is not a man that promises and not acts. He does not take his word back. What God has promised he will without a doubt fulfill it.

Numbers 23:19: – “God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? Or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?“ This is God’s unchanging faithfulness. He always keeps his promises and acts on his word.

This Bible verse above should encourage and remind you when you seem to wonder why your prayers are still. Mind you the Lord hears the voice of all his children in Christ.

Ecclesiastes 3:1 says: “There is a time for everything, and a time for every purpose under heaven.”

The wait does not imply there won’t be an answer to your prayers. Your faith may be at test or you may be not packaging your prayers to align what you need. Don’t you give up. Trust and have faith in the Lord and hope that your prayers will be answered.

So my dear beloved, I declare a simple message of hope for the struggling ones: enjoy life by fearing the Lord even when you cannot comprehend his works and ways. You are not alone because as a child of God you stand out as a conqueror with your leap of faith and hope.

Sometimes life is full of different seasons, and things can change: your season is just arriving. Keep your prayers up. Have FAITH in Christ and keep your HOPE active.

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