This past Sunday at Rooted Fellowship we were reminded that in Christ, we are a people of hope. From Romans 5:1–5, we saw that hope is not naïve optimism, but a deep confidence rooted in Jesus’ finished work. Through His death and resurrection, we have peace with God, endurance in suffering, proven character, and a hope that will not disappoint because God has poured His love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit.

As we step into a new season, we’re called to be a people marked by hope—in our homes, workplaces, and city. Even in affliction, God is forming endurance and character that leads us to lift our eyes to Him. Because the tomb is empty, anything is possible.

May we be known as a church awakened to bold hope, living as a new family in Christ, and proclaiming His goodness to a world in desperate need of it.