Romans 5:1-5 “Therefore, having been justified by faith, we
have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we
have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we
stand; and we exult in hope of the glory of God. And not only this,
but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation
brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character;
and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint, because the
love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit
who was given to us” (NASB)
Hello,
As we get ready to cross into the New Year, the concept of
hope is talked about or referred to quite often. We gear up for the next year and
think about where we will improve, look for what may be in store, and hope it
is better than the last year (even if the last year was good as well). The
problem is that we have begun to use a different word for hope. We seem to make
is synonymous with “wish” or “dream” – but that is not the way this is looked
at here in scripture. Here hope is seen as what is to come, but what is not in
question. As you look at the cascade of events in these verses the reason they
lead to hope is that by going through tough times in full reliance on God, we
begin to see things more clearly from His perspective. We are more in step with
what He desires and walk more closely with Him. As we do that, we remember who
He truly is, that His end game is perfect and will come to pass and that He wants
what is best for us in that perspective all along the way.
Where is your hope going to be placed this new year?
No comments:
Post a Comment