We will have times in our lives when we’re disappointed in the outcome of a situation, when things didn’t happen as we expected, when we thought things would be one way, but they’re another. We make our plans, have our hopes, and set our goals, but our world is unstable, uncertain, unpredictable. In those moments, we need ASSURANCE.

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The writer of Hebrews reminds us:

Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
Hebrews 11:1 (ESV)

In Greek, the word assurance is Hypostasis: something that stands under and supports; foundation, the underlying or essential part of anything as distinguished from attributes; substance, essence, or essential principle. Substance. Certainty, Confidence, Guarantee (Biblehub.com)

And our english definition of assurance is full confidence; freedom from doubt; certainty (Dictionary.com)

When we’re sitting in our disappointment, we realize that our faith needs to be in something or someone stable, certain, and sure. In these moments, we can know Jesus, our Assurance. He is the One who is same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. The One unchanging. The One who will not disappoint us.

What disappointments are you facing today?

In these disappointments, how can you find assurance in Jesus? If you’re not sure, contact me and let me know. We can talk about it.

As we celebrate Thanksgiving this month, despite any disappointments, what are the things for which we can be grateful?