The principal thought in our heading is clearly brought out. Faith enables one to see figuratively the good things the Lord has in store for his faithful servants. Then if that faith is as strong as it should be. When that is done he will be able not only to desire the good things of the eternal world, but will also have right to expect them, so that both elements of hope will apply in his case. With such a hope as the incentive for his conduct, he will labor in the work of the Lord according to the instructions given him.
Hope is neither past nor present but strictly future.