Colossians 1:24 Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church, 25 of which I became a minister according to the stewardship from God that was given to me for you, to make the word of God fully known, 26 the mystery hidden for ages and generations but now revealed to his saints. 27 To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
Jesus Christ is the Hope of Glory. Hope is "to expect with confidence, trust; reliance; desire accompanied by expectation of or belief in fulfillment: foundation or ground of hope, " while Glory is "praise, honor, or distinction extended by common consent; renown: worshipful praise, honor, and thanksgiving: a distinguished quality or asset; great beauty and splendor; magnificence."* Because of Christ and Him alone, we, together, have a confidence that Christ in all of His glory will come back and take us with Him.
(*Diann Cotton: 100 Days with Jesus)
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