Joseph was acutely aware of his sins and need for a Savior. He understood and believed that by shedding His blood on the cross, Jesus took the punishment we deserved. Despite his youth and insecurities, my son’s deepest awareness was that Jesus Christ loved him deeply and that he had done nothing to earn or deserve it. Joseph had hope.
A few months before his death, Joseph and a few young men from our church attended a Bible Study to learn effective ways to share their faith. The class ended the Wednesday before Joseph’s Saturday fatal car crash. The study asked its students to consider one question for those they encounter and want to share their faith with.
Joseph’s question (and the very last words he penned), was “Do you have hope?”
He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things. Romans 8:32
What a promise! What hope!
A prayer for us …
Abba,
We need you! Thank you for the hope we have because of Your sacrifice. Let us know you better and serve you well each day.
Amen