1 Peter 1:3

Born again to a living hope. Not to a pious idea, not to a theological concept, but to a hope that lives. This hope is not dependent on circumstances; it is founded on the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

There are days when hope feels like an empty word. But Peter is not writing about a feeling here. He is writing about a reality: God has caused you to be born again. That has happened. And what he has born you into is alive and cannot die.

Today you can stand on this hope, even if your feelings still need to catch up.

Truth: Your hope is not your optimism. It is God's work in you. He has caused you to be born again, and the goal of that rebirth is a hope that lives because Christ lives.

Today practically: If a moment comes today that feels hopeless, remember: Your hope doesn't depend on that moment but on the One who rose from the dead.

Question for you: What are you basing your hope on today, circumstances or Christ?