‘Why we need hope’  

If you ask people what they think about future, you may get different answers. Some are optimistic and expect a bright future. Others are more pessimistic thinking that the world will turn into turmoil and chaos. And many say: ‘We don’t know, but we hope that future will be OK and that we achieve our goals.’ 

In daily language ‘hope’ is an expression of uncertainty. You hope to get your exam. You hope to stay healthy etc. But you cannot be completely sure.  

In the service of ICF-Delft coming Sunday we explore what it means to live with hope, listening to the words of the apostle Paul in the letter of Romans (chapter 8). We will learn that hope includes facing reality here and now, even if it is difficult or painful. But hope provides an ‘anchor for life’ because it means waiting for a beautiful promise to be realized. How can we be sure that this promise is true? It is possible if we trust that the One who promises is true and honest. What guarantee do we actually have for a better world? Come and see, and convince yourself in the service of ICF-Delft on 6th of May, Génestet Church, Oude Delft 102, 12 hrs 15. 

Pastor Niek Tramper