November 19, 2018 - - Romans 15:13 - - the God of Hope

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 NKJV

The Bible is filled with the Names of God and His Self-Revelation so that we know more about the God we serve. Consider this, He is "the God of Hope". Hope is not unfounded optimism, hope is the blessed assurance that all God says is true (Romans 5:1-5). This is true because hope is anchored in Jesus Christ--not in what we do or fail to do, but in Him Who gives us peace with our Father in heaven. Hope is expectant waiting on God (Psalm 130:5,7) knowing He will give us exactly what we need when He knows we need it. Hope is fueled in us by the power of the Holy Spirit. If your hope is flagging and failing this morning, cry out to God, the God of Hope, that He may refresh you and restore your confident hope in His goodness.

O God of Hope, thank You for powerful Spirit Who anchors our hope in Jesus Christ. For my friends and family members who are feeling lost and discouraged, I pray that you will fill them with all hope in believing. For those who are abounding hope by the power of the Spirit, may these brothers and sisters be a bright light that shines into the lives of their co-workers, coffee-klatches, among school friends and neighbours. In Jesus' Name I pray. Amen.