God of hope
07Jul10
Romans 15.13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15.13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
hope, expectation, confidence (all of which are being spoken of here)…are so critical to our survival & our effectiveness in God.
without these we’re left to being unfocused, distracted, & timid…at best…or at worst…seriously depressed & disillusioned, and easy prey for the enemy of our souls.
proverbs 29.18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keeps the law, happy is he.
2 corinthians 7.10 For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces death.
it’s time to take hold of HOPE…CONFIDENCE…EXPECTATION…that what God has said, he will also perform.
romans 5.3-5 And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.