Hope for a new beginning revives the heart and spirit because it fires up hope for the future. When the economy slows down it's difficult to remain optimistic, but when signs of recovery surface, a revival of hope can follow suit. Revival indicates the emergence of new energy that displaces an attitude of complacency.
An attitude of complacency prevailed among the Hebrew slaves until Moses brought them a message of hope for freedom. Their hearts were revived, but hope remained fragile. Being too optimistic can be hazardous if it prevents preparation for obstacles. Fantasies about the future can crash against reality.
The Hebrew slaves vacillated between hope and fear as they were confronted with obstacles. Moses, however, remained hopeful, for he had witnessed the determination of the Lord God to free His people. Moses believed God was the only source for deliverance. Fear and doubt lose their power as you keep your eyes fixed on Christ Jesus.
[Let us have] our eyes fixed on Jesus, the source and the goal
of our faith. For he himself endured a cross and thought nothing of its shame
because of the joy he knew would follow his suffering; and he is now seated at
the right hand of God’s throne. Think constantly of him enduring all that
sinful men could say against him, and you will not lose your purpose or your
courage.
~Hebrews 12:2-3
Phillips – New Testament in Modern English
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