We Have His Hope
Romans 15:13, “Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.”
Salutations to everyone! Today will be a new day in everything we encounter, so let’s bring positive thoughts and actions into every moment! When we take a moment to describe what we think “hope” means, which definition defines it the most? As we use it so often just in speaking, like “hope we can”, or “hope it doesn’t rain”, or any other conversational thoughts; what do we really mean, or are we truly hoping? Hope is; whether biblical or in a dictionary, similarly, means confident expectations; a trust in the outcome of what will be in the future. All hopes should be grounded in the Holy Spirit, the resurrection of Christ; it is the cornerstone during trials, tribulations; enables us to get through challenges, motivates us to anticipate favorable results pushing out negative ones. To have hope is to know that God is faithful in all His promises, in all His love and mercy. Hope with God is a fulfillment of joy and peace; an overflow of His love, protection, and guidance! We will find stability in knowing that God is working always and in all ways; whether in good or bad circumstances. Having true hope from God enables us to be assured, comforted, an anchor for our souls, a future worth fighting for. So, basically, everyone needs hope; a feeling of perseverance; the knowledge that having that positive outlook in every moment leads to a better life! Rev. Billy Graham defined hope as, “a fleeting emotion, but a firm certainty rooted exclusively in Jesus Christ and the resurrection, rather than human ability or strength”, and “For the believer there is hope beyond the grave, because Jesus Christ has opened the door to heaven for us by His death and resurrection.” Martin Luther King said, “We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope. Let your hopes, not your hurts, shape your future.” As you use the word “hope”, in whatever context, keep your belief in God’s promises and know that with His hope all things are good even when they seem bad.
Scriptures:
Read: Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 15:4,13, Isaiah 40:31, Hebrews 11:1, 11, Romans 8:24-25, Romans 5:3-5, I Corinthians 13:13, Romans 12: 9,12, I Peter 1:3, Isaiah 41:10, I Peter 5:7,10, I Thessalonians 1:3, Colossians 1:27, Ephesians 1:16-19, Psalm 150:1-6
Prayer:
Father, today we ask that you continue to bring us hope in all things and in all ways. Thank you, Father, for Jesus’ sacrifice, and His resurrection that gives us that real hope. Father, thank you, for your continued love, mercy and grace, your ever-present love. Help us Father, to daily live with the hope you give. Amen.