“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you.” 1 Peter 3:15
When people see us, do they see the hope of Christ in us? Over the years I have met many “Christians” that seem to lack hopefulness. We of all people should be the most positive and hopeful. I have found that for me to dwell with a heart of hope, I need to spend time in the presence of God daily. That is why it is critical for me to spend the first hours of the day in His presence so that He can rub off on me. Then when I’m around other folks He can rub off on them. The scripture above talks about sanctifying our hearts, what a great concept. As we “set apart” our hearts to Jesus through the presence of the Holy Spirit, our witness for Christ will be apparent and our words will bring hope to those we encounter.
Set Apart for Him,
Pastor Chris Yount
From the Pastor’s Desk
June 10, 2025
“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, and constant in prayer.”
Great words from St. Paul for us in the good times and the times of struggle. Jesus tells us also that in this life we will have tribulation but to be of good cheer, because He has overcome the world. So…if we think everything is always going to be easy or if someone tells us if we live or believe a certain way then life will be without challenges, we will be continually disappointed. The truth is that life is tough but that there will also be times of hope and celebration. The key to living a fulfilled, contented Christian life is summed up in the last 3 words of the quote above. Being “constant in prayer” will keep us in continual fellowship with Jesus. Abiding in Him brings forth peace and as we get better at hearing His still small voice, He will lead us throughout our day. By the way, if you just read this, send me an email at wakeuppc@gmail.com and I will send you a blessing!
Rejoicing in Hope,
Pastor Chris Yount
From the Pastor’s Desk
June 4, 2025