Have you ever felt like you’re on the edge, looking across a wide chasm that seems to separate you from hope itself? It’s like carrying a heavy chain from your past, thinking it’s too late to break free. But here’s the good news: Jesus offers a bridge built on grace that spans any chasm, welcoming you and those you know into an abundant relationship.
Rest for the Weary: A New Beginning
As you flip through the pages of the New Testament, you’ll find story after story of fresh starts and second chances. Pentecost, the day when the promised Holy Spirit filled the disciples with power, Peter spoke words that pierced hearts, leading the crowd to ask, “What should we do?” His answer was simple and profound, offering change and the gift of a new companion, the Holy Spirit (see Acts 2:37-38, New Living Translation). This is the essence of hope: neither your past nor a friend’s past can disqualify you or them from a future with Jesus.
An Open Invitation: Jesus’ Boundless Love
You probably know this verse, “For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16, NLT). That little word, “everyone,” includes you, your friend, your mom, your grandfather, your neighbor, everyone you know —no exceptions, no small print. Jesus’ resurrection provides the way for a true relationship with God, so don’t stop sharing the message of Jesus with the people around you.
GodTools: Your Guide for Conversations About Jesus
Everyone’s path to Jesus is as unique as their fingerprint. Some journeys are resilient, weathering life’s fiercest storms. Others are reflective, always seeking deeper truths. Some are hopeful, chasing the light at the tunnel’s end. Some journeys experience hopelessness until they encounter Jesus. But they’re all deeply personal, just like your own story.
Your story is powerful because it’s God working in and through you. It’s also powerful because people connect with stories. Think about the last movie you watched, there were probably high moments and very low moments, a climax, a resolution, or possibly an open ending. People connect with spiritual journeys; they connect with stories. Learn to share your story with the lesson, “The power of your God story”, found in the Lessons section of the GodTools app.
Grace’s Empowerment: Jesus’ Welcoming Arms
Jesus isn’t on the lookout for perfection; He’s in the business of perfecting those He calls, taking broken pots and making them whole again. His message is one of empowerment, where grace overflows and failures lose their sting.
Whether they’re taking their first step toward Jesus or returning after a long absence, their story isn’t finished. With Jesus, hope is always on the table, and nobody is too far gone. Allow that truth to sink into your heart and overflow into the conversation. Spiritual journies often take some time, but be patient asking God to move in your friend’s heart. When you can share the good news: a relationship with Jesus isn’t a mere possibility—it’s a guaranteed promise for those who believe and follow him with their life.
Do you know someone who needs a little help? Check out GodTools: a wealth of resources is there, ready to help you introduce him to others, so they can experience true hope and abundance.
You can carry that spark of hope from Jesus wherever you go, and watch as it ignites every conversation, every relationship, every quiet moment. In Him, the people in your life who seem far from God can actually have an anchor of hope that stands strong through all life’s seasons.
Diving A Little Deeper: Verses of Hope and Connection
- Acts 2:37-38 – A welcome into forgiveness and the embrace of the Holy Spirit.
- John 3:16 – An assurance of everlasting life through faith in Jesus.
- Romans 8:38-39 – A promise that nothing can ever disconnect us from Jesus’s love.
As you continue to explore the New Testament, the theme of hope will wrap around you like a cozy blanket. Romans 5:5 reassures you that “this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love” (NLT). It’s a vibrant, active hope that’s alive and at work right now.
The letters in the Bible also speak with the enduring nature of hope in Jesus. Hebrews 6:19 describes it as “a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls.” It’s the kind of hope that steadies you when life’s waves hit hard—a solid foundation you and those in your life can always rely on.
Step into the journey of hope and redemption that Jesus has paved. It’s a path marked by His footprints, leading your friends to a place of restoration and peace. Every step is a testament to His promise that nobody is beyond His transformative love.
Things to Try
- Dive into the verses above
- Follow @godtoolsapp on Instagram for regular encouragement
- Pray for the people in your life who seem far from God
- Complete the Lesson “The power of your God story”
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