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Hope for The Future · 5-Minutes of Good News

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  SPEAKER_00: Hello, Christians.
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  SPEAKER_00: This is Dallas Beecham.
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  SPEAKER_00: Stand by for good news.
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  SPEAKER_00: Today we close this week with hope.
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  SPEAKER_00: We have talked about Daniel, we have talked about knowledge, technology, and about wisdom.
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  SPEAKER_00: Now we look ahead.
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  SPEAKER_00: And when we look ahead we need to look with faith, not fear, not panic, not confusion, but faith.
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  SPEAKER_00: Because the same God who spoke through Daniel is still God today.
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  SPEAKER_00: The same God who holds the past also holds the future.
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  SPEAKER_00: The future can feel uncertain.
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  SPEAKER_00: Things change quickly.
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  SPEAKER_00: The world feels faster every year.
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  SPEAKER_00: Some people are excited about what is coming.
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  SPEAKER_00: Some people are afraid.
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  SPEAKER_00: Some people do not know what to think.
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  SPEAKER_00: But the believer does not have to live in fear.
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  SPEAKER_00: Our hope is not in machines or governments or human wisdom.
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  SPEAKER_00: Our hope is in God.
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  SPEAKER_00: Psalms 46 1 says, God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
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  SPEAKER_00: That means God is not far away.
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  SPEAKER_00: He is present, he is near, he is strong, he is able.
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  SPEAKER_00: Romans 12 and 2 tells us be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind.
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  SPEAKER_00: That's a good word for today.
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  SPEAKER_00: Do not let the age shape you.
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  SPEAKER_00: Let God renew you.
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  SPEAKER_00: Do not let every new trend tell you who you are.
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  SPEAKER_00: Do not let every loud voice tell you what to believe.
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  SPEAKER_00: Do not let fear write the story of your life.
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  SPEAKER_00: Let the word of God renew your mind.
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  SPEAKER_00: Let prayer steady your heart.
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  SPEAKER_00: Let the Spirit of God guide your steps.
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  SPEAKER_00: Daniel 2 and 44 says that the God of heaven shall set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed.
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  SPEAKER_00: That means history is not out of control.
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  SPEAKER_00: God's kingdom still stands.
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  SPEAKER_00: God's promise still speaks.
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  SPEAKER_00: God's plan still moves forward.
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  SPEAKER_00: Kingdoms rise and fall.
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  SPEAKER_00: Leaders come and leaders go.
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  SPEAKER_00: Nations change technology changes, but God's kingdom is not fragile.
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  SPEAKER_00: It is not temporary or uncertain.
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  SPEAKER_00: It shall never be destroyed.
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  SPEAKER_00: That is hope worth holding on to.
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  SPEAKER_00: So as knowledge increases, let faith increase.
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  SPEAKER_00: As the world changes, let your trust grow stronger.
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  SPEAKER_00: As information multiplies, keep your eyes on the truth that never changes.
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  SPEAKER_00: Matthew 24 and 35 says, Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my word shall not pass away.
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  SPEAKER_00: That is a firm foundation.
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  SPEAKER_00: God's word will outlast every headline, every invention.
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  SPEAKER_00: It will outlast every fear.
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  SPEAKER_00: It will outlast every kingdom man builds.
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  SPEAKER_00: If we build our lives on God's word, we are not building on sand.
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  SPEAKER_00: You are living in remarkable times, but you are not alone.
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  SPEAKER_00: Walk with God, think with Scripture, speak with grace, choose hope.
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  SPEAKER_00: Hebrews thirteen and eight says Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.
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  SPEAKER_00: That means while the world changes, Christ does not.
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  SPEAKER_00: While knowledge increases, Christ remains.
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  SPEAKER_00: While people run to and fro, Christ still calls us to follow him.
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  SPEAKER_00: So do not be shaken.
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  SPEAKER_00: Do not be swallowed by fear.
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  SPEAKER_00: Do not let the noise of the age drown out the voice of the Savior.
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  SPEAKER_00: Keep your Bible open, keep your heart humble, keep your hope alive.
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  SPEAKER_00: The future belongs to God.
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  SPEAKER_00: Christ belongs to God.
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  SPEAKER_00: 1 Corinthians 3 and 23 says, And you are Christ, and Christ is God's.
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  SPEAKER_00: So if you belong to Christ, you can face tomorrow with confidence, peace, and faith.
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  SPEAKER_00: I hope this message today has touched your heart, made you think, and causes you to have a good day.