A Christian is supposed to be a person of such
genuine joy and hope that the people we encounter would be curious about these
qualities when they see them in us.
Even more specifically, the joy and hope we have in
the midst of difficulties should prompt others to ask, “What’s the deal with
you? How can you have this kind of attitude when you are wrestling with troubles?”
A disposition of joy and hope in the midst of
problems is the context for these words from 1 Peter 3:15, “Always be prepared
to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that
you have.”
The word “hope”—as used here—does not mean blind, clueless,
wishful thinking. This type of hope is a meaningful, reasonable expectation of
good. It makes sense, however, that we only need to be prepared to give a reason
for the hope we have… if we actually have a hopeful attitude which is
noticeable to those around us.
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