Because of Hope

“There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.” – Proverbs 23:18 A young couple becomes engaged and pledges to each other, “We’re going to get married.” With anticipation, they look forward to their wedding day—it hasn’t arrived yet, but their promise fills them with hope. Their confidence rests on the belief that their words will become reality. Similarly, consider an expectant mother. She has nine months to prepare. Both she and the baby are healthy, and her doctor assures her there is nothing to worry about. She lives each day with joyful expectation, filled with hope, knowing that soon she will welcome a new member to her family.  A businessman, who has worked with a valued customer many times before, makes a substantial sale of $600,000 and delivers the product. For those familiar with business, what appears on his balance sheet isn’t