Wait in Faith and Hope – Not in Desperation

Henry David Thoreau acknowledged that "men lead lives of quiet desperation." Even those who isolate themselves have only changed the source of their desperation. William Burroughs in his book writes, "Desperation requires drastic change, and only those who leave behind everything can hope for escape."

Samson desperately needed to be free of the shame and humiliation of slavery. As he was led into the courtyard where thousands of people were gathered, he asked a guard to place him between the two columns that supported the roof of the magnificent Dagon temple where three thousand people were gathered to observe his performance.

With the power God provided, Samson pushed the columns apart causing the roof to collapse, crushing himself and the Philistine officials. God answered Samson’s prayer, bringing Israel's freedom a step closer to reality. Instead of quiet desperation, God invites you to wait with faith and hope, trusting that his purpose for you will be fulfilled. Trust him to give you his perfect peace. 

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And now the Lord speaks – the one who formed me in my mother’s womb to be his servant, who commissioned me to bring Israel back to him. The Lord has honored me, and my God has given me strength.

~Isaiah 49:5 New Living Translation

Because of [Jesus Christ], your trust can be in God who raised Christ from the dead and gave him great glory. Now your faith and hope can rest in him alone.

~1 Peter 1:21 The Living Bible

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