Never Lose Hope

As we draw close to the end of a year or an era, there is normally some reflection about the choices we made, the things we did or did not do and possibly the people with whom we connected or didn’t. The books of Deuteronomy and Joshua also give us some of the reflections of both Moses and Joshua respectively. Both men encouraged the people of Israel to look back on where God had brought them from, and to be faithful in serving Him throughout their lives (Deut. 1 – 3; Joshua 24).

When we look back at the year 2021, when we reflect on where the Lord has brought us from, it is hard not to shout in praise like the psalmist, David. There were struggles, moments of despair and loss, but God in His wisdom has spared us! It was not because of our own efforts, but because of His amazing grace. What a merciful God! Therefore we must never lose hope! In, through, despite, and after our circumstances we can still “sing unto Him, sing psalms unto Him: talk ye of all His wondrous works…” Psalm 105:2 KJV.