The Daily Walk reports that before Alexander the Great set out to conquer Asia he inquired into the finances of his soldiers. To make sure none of them would worry about the dependents they left behind, he distributed crown estates and revenues among them.

When he had exhausted nearly all the royal resources, his colleague and friend, General Perdiccas, asked the great leader what he had reserved for himself.

“Hope,” answered the King.

“In that case,” said Perdiccas, “We who share in your labors will also take part in your hopes.” He then refused the estate designated to him.

Alexander knew that Hope was more important than lands or wealth. And with this knowledge, he changed the course of history.

Friend, you can access this same dynamic power that comes from the living God Himself.

The prophet Jeremiah wrote:

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

 And you can share hope on Skid Row by helping us feed and care for hungry, homeless people at Fred Jordan Mission.