“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men. It instructs us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live sensible, upright, and godly lives in the present age, as we await the blessed hope—the glorious appearance of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ…” – Titus 2:11–13 (BSB)
“And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as Christ is pure.” – 1 John 3:3 (BSB)
“But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 3:13–14 (BSB)
“…we continually remember before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your endurance of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ…” – 1 Thessalonians 1:3 (BSB)
Because of our hope in Christ, we do not despair in suffering. We see trials in light of eternity and walk through them with confidence. Fr. Isaac Rehberg (ACNA, All Saints San Antonio, TX) explains, “Hope gives us perspective. It reminds us that even the darkest days are not the final word. Christ’s resurrection has made every sorrow temporary.” (Shaped by the Resurrection, 2021)
This hope also shapes our pursuit of holiness. When we know we will one day see Christ face to face, we strive to live lives that reflect His purity now. Fr. Caleb Evans (Anglican Orthodox Church, St. Stephen’s Mission, GA) teaches, “Hope is fuel for holiness. It doesn’t let us settle into sin—it stirs us to be like the One we are waiting for.” (Hope and Holiness, 2020)
Hope focuses our attention on what truly matters. We let go of temporal distractions and set our hearts on the things above. Fr. Thomas Buchan (Anglican Union, St. Mark’s Anglican Church, VA) writes, “To live in Christian hope is to live with eternity in view. It changes how we spend our time, how we love, how we forgive, and how we serve.” (Pilgrims of the Promise, 2021)
Canon George Grant (ACNA, Parish Presbyterian Church, TN) adds, “Hope is what makes endurance possible. It tells us that the race is not in vain, that the cross will lead to a crown, and that everything done in Christ will last. Hope is not escapism—it is faith stretched forward.” (Recovering Anglican Piety, 2019)
“Hope lifts the soul from the dust and sets its eyes on heaven. It is the light that guides the weary through the night.” – Basil the Great, Homily on Endurance, c. 370 AD
“Let your life reflect the hope you profess. What we believe about eternity must shape how we live in time.” – John Chrysostom, Homily on Philippians 3, c. 390 AD
“Hope strengthens the will, purifies the heart, and readies the soul. It keeps us watchful, joyful, and faithful until the end.” – Cyprian of Carthage, On the Hope of the Faithful, c. 252 AD
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