Make Room for Hope

“While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her
firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no
room for them in the Inn.” Luke 2:6-7

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us
new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an
inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade—kept in heaven for you, who through faith are
shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last
time.” 1 Peter 1:3-5

“We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.” Hebrews 6:19

“For to us a child is born, to us a Son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And
he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
Isaiah 9:6

Jesus as my counselor reveals God’s love for me

“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for
us.” Romans 5:8

“By the word of the Lord were the heavens made, their starry host by the breath of his mouth.”
Psalm 33:6

Jesus as the mighty God is in control of all things

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know
that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that
you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” James 1:2-4

“There is wonderful joy ahead even though you have to endure many trials for a little while.
These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies
gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong
through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus
Christ is revealed to the whole world.” 1 Peter 1:6-7

“He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” Colossians 1:17

Jesus as the everlasting Father keeps His promises

“The son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His being, sustaining all
things by His powerful word.” Hebrews 1:3

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble…” Psalm 46:1

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you
and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10

Jesus as the Prince of Peace has made peace between God and me

“For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to
himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his
blood, shed on the cross.” Colossians 1:19-20