Tags for Hope Canada: Lifting Our Eyes to See Beyond

God is going to do great things through this situation. There was a purpose for the cross and the grave, but Jesus didn't get stuck there. Don't let something that happened in the past define your life. He said, 'I'm not staying on the cross or in the grave.' Instead, He looked forward to the finished product of the joy of conquering death for us and sitting down at the Father's right hand.

When we find ourselves in challenging circumstances, it's easy to get stuck in the present moment. We might feel overwhelmed by our situation and wonder if there's any way out or if things will ever improve. But Jesus shows us that it's possible to rise above our difficulties and look forward to a brighter future.

In Hebrews 12:2, we're told that Jesus 'for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.' This verse reminds us that Jesus didn't allow His suffering on the cross to define His life. Instead, He looked beyond the pain and agony to the joy that awaited Him.

As believers, we have the same capacity as Jesus to look beyond our current circumstances and see the joy that awaits us. We just need to lift our eyes and focus on what God is doing in our lives. When we do this, we can develop the ability to see beyond where we are right now and trust that God has amazing things in store for us.

But it's not always easy to do this. We often get stuck in our circumstances and feel like there's nothing we can do to change them. We might feel like giving up and losing hope. However, with God, all things are possible! He is our provider, and nothing is ever wasted.

God can take every challenge we've faced and turn it around for our good. If we've felt like we've wasted years of our life in the wrong job or surrounded by the wrong people, God can gather those years and restore them to us. He'll never waste an experience, a hurt, a dream, or even a piece of bread.

In fact, Jesus Himself teaches us about not wasting anything. When He fed a crowd of five thousand, it says He blessed and multiplied five loaves and two fishes. Everyone had more than enough to eat, and there were still twelve baskets full of bread left over. This is because we serve a God of abundance.

So, if you're feeling stuck in your situation today, I encourage you to lift your eyes to see beyond where you are right now. Trust that God has amazing things in store for you, and don't let anything define your life except the hope and promise of Jesus Christ.

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