An excerpt from “desiringGod.org” entitled, “What Is So Important About Christian Hope?” by John Piper, states: “If we don't have the hope that Christ is for us then we will be engaged in self-preservation and self-enhancement. But if we let ourselves be taken care of by God for the future—whether five minutes or five centuries from now—then we can be free to love others. Then God's glory will shine more clearly, because that's how he becomes visible.” This article may be viewed at: What Is So Important About Christian Hope? | Desiring God [Reflection is based on the Bible Reference – 2 Corinthians 1:7]