Living a life that holds on to Hope

In my quiet time readings today it struck me how the Christian life is run in hope of the promises of God. For instance Joseph did not want his final resting place to be in Egypt where his life was secure in worldly goods but that it was to rest in the final place that God promised to Jacob's sons. This life lived in view of hope can be clearly seen in the way that Jesus calls his disciples and how they are to trust in Him. For we look in hope of gaining our life through the promises of Christ that we will have life only if we deny ourselves. I live by finding peace of mind and finding my identity not in posessions of this world nor in the success and money I have from my job, but in the following of Christ and finding my identity in his approval and his love. There my hope can be assured as the Creator of this world and all powerful sovereign reign and sees my hope become reality.