A Man of God Stands Firm With Hope in Hard Times
- meetgodattheedgeof
- Dec 4
- 2 min read
Romans 8:24–25
[24] We were given this hope when we were saved. (If we already have something, we don’t need to hope for it. [25] But if we look forward to something we don’t yet have, we must wait patiently and confidently.)
When we talk about Hope in Hard Times, this is exactly what Paul is describing. Our hope—what we cling to—is our salvation through our Lord. This hope is not fragile or theoretical. It carries us. It holds us up in trials, loss, pain, and every kind of suffering. And because of the cross, every difficult situation is already defeated before it ever reaches us.
Victory is ours, even when life feels like it's falling apart.
We push through trials not because we're strong on our own, but because God uses hardship to grow us, teach us, and draw us closer to Him. Remembering that—especially in the middle of the pressure—can shift your entire outlook. Would remembering that truth change the way you face hard moments? I wonder.
I’ll be honest: it’s difficult to keep that mindset when you first take that punch in the gut. The shock, the fear, the uncertainty—it’s real. But thankfully, the Lord stays right there with us in the process, reminding us that we’ve already been equipped to make it through. When you live as a man of God standing firm with hope in hard times, you understand that the depth of the struggle often reveals the strength God sees in you.
I base that truth on His Word:
"God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it."
That thought has been encouraging me lately and helping me process my current hardship. In the life of a believer who is actively moving forward in faith, growth through hardship is guaranteed and constant. But through God’s grace and mercy—and by keeping your focus on what truly matters—those hardships become manageable.
I felt led to send this out this morning. My family is walking through some serious financial struggles right now, and this truth is what’s keeping me steady. I know so many people are fighting their own battles, and if something strengthens me, I want to share it. If God is teaching me to stand firm with hope in hard times, then I want to encourage someone else to do the same.
Praise God for the hardships. They’re shaping us. Strengthening us. Positioning us for deeper dependence on Him.
Thank you, Father, for another day. Amen.
1 Corinthians 10:12–13
[12] Even if you think you can stand up to temptation, be careful not to fall. [13] You are tempted in the same way that everyone else is tempted. But God can be trusted not to let you be tempted too much, and he will show you how to escape from your temptations.
