In the midst of uncertainty and the struggles of life, he holds on to the hope that God provides. He can look past his circumstances and remain positive because he knows that he belongs to Christ, in life and death, and therefore he has a future.

He knows that, with God, he can face the future. Although the future is unknown and sometimes even intimidating, he knows the God who holds the future in his hands. Wherever life’s road leads him, he knows that God will be there beside him.

Then Moses called Joshua and said to him in the presence of all the people of Israel, “Be determined and confident; you are the one who will lead these people to occupy the land that the Lord promised to their ancestors. The Lord himself will lead you and be with you. He will not fail you or abandon you, so do not lose courage or be afraid.” Deuteronomy 31:7-8

The Christian man notices God in the most unexpected places in his life. Uncertain of what the future held, Jacob travelled to his mother’s relatives who lived in a strange land. One night, God appeared to him along the roadside where he slept. Read the story in Genesis 28:13-17.

And there was the Lord standing beside him. “I am the Lord, the God of Abraham and Isaac,” he said. “I will give to you and to your descendants this land on which you are lying.

He knows that there is life awaiting him after death. Although the apostle Paul had a meaningful ministry on earth, it was his great desire to leave behind the imperfections of this world and be united with Christ in glory for eternity.

My deep desire and hope is that I shall never fail in my duty, but that at all times, and especially just now, I shall be full of courage, so that with my whole being I shall bring honour to Christ, whether I live or die. For what is life? To me, it is Christ. Death, then, will bring more. But if by continuing to live I can do more worthwhile work, then I am not sure which I should choose. I am pulled in two directions. I want very much to leave this life and be with Christ, which is a far better thing; but for your sake it is much more important that I remain alive. Philippians 1:20-24

He looks forward to Christ’s return. Read in 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 how Paul encouraged the believers to live in anticipation of Jesus’ return.

Did you discover yourself in these pieces? Can you say, I am he?

Prayer: Thank you Lord that I can cling to the hope that only you offer me. Thank you for walking every step alongside me and that I know that after my life here on earth, eternal life with you awaits me. I praise your name. Amen

If this series reassured you that in the Bible you can find hope for any situation in which you find yourself, and that the Word of God can help you to get back on track, you can download I AM HE here. Remember that the Scripture challenges you to start anew and fulfil your task and command to live as man of God. May the Scripture selections in this booklet speak to you and your circumstances.

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