Hoping against hope is one thing, but having to wait until it comes to pass is another thing entirely. Yet God wills for us to do just that. If our character was transformed overnight, then would our faith be obsolete because faith requires a time to do its handy work. For you are going to have to dream, you are going to have to see into the mind of God how he sees you. Your going to have to change your manner of speech. All your actions must line up as well. Your Going to have to get happy in advance before your inner image is able manifest before your eyes. Joy is an integral part of the whole process. For when you “Light Up,” the Revelation has dropped from your head to your heart. Then, look out, the thing in which you hoped is coming to pass!
Romans 8:25a
25 But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it….