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Jeremiah bought property in a recession as evidence to onlookers of God's word of hope. Jeremiah 31:1-3, 6-15

The Lord delivers from fear in the midst of trouble, not necessarily from the presence of trouble. Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16

Contentment with present possessions frees us to pursue better things than more possessions. 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Sumptious-living rich man, and hungry sick begger... Then delightfully satisfying reversal! Luke 16:19-31

Ah, I see "hope" reaching out to me as one common theme in the Lectionary readings this week.