(Answer)
Yes, it comes from my love for you
I gift it to you
So that you can be sure of what you hope for
and certain of what you cannot see with your natural eyes.
My love for you embraces all that is good
I plant my hope in you from that place
through my Holy Spirit
When I give you hope it comes from a place of abiding goodness
and graciousness
Hope that doesn't disappoint doesn't come from within yourself
It is the hope I give you for what is good in your life
You can trust it, as you trust in Me
It is not your own hope, which may be futile and wishful thinking
It is hope that springs from a greater source
It is hope cast from a higher position
I tell my secrets to those who fear Me
I will confide in you things you would treasure
if you place me in my rightful place
Fear me alone, not anything or anyone else
Lean not on your own understanding
Acknowledge me, and from there my hope in you is born.
So, you see, from that position, there is your right to believe
- yes, your right as my heir,
and your duty
From there is your justification to continue hoping
Being certain it will not disappoint you.
If anything does disappoint you, it hasn't come from me
So be willing to question its source
before you express your disappointment in me
I never let you down
But your own perspectives often do
My hope is placed in you from my Holy Spirit
Learn my Word
Learn my character
Learn of me
and you won't stumble or fall
Listen to my Holy Spirit who hears from me
and you will never grow weary or have reason to doubt
My sheep know and hear my voice
They follow me and they run after me
Do not doubt
Only believe.