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For in this hope we
were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees?
But we hope for what we don’t see, we wait for it in patience. Romans
8:24-25 (ESV)
I had to consult Matthew Henry’s Commentary to better
understand this passage. Here’s what he
tells us.
“Our
happiness is not in our present possession: We are saved by
hope. Our reward is out of sight. Those that deal with God must deal
upon trust. Faith respects the promise, hope the things promised. Faith is the
evidence, hope the expectation of things not seen. Faith is the mother of hope.
In hoping for this glory we need to have patience.” (1) (Emphasis is mine.)
Our reward is yet to come. First, we must have faith which
looks to the promise. Hope expects the outcome we desire, what we are promised.
We have to wait for God to do His work. We have to exercise patience.
Footnote:
1.
Matthew Henry’s Commentary in one volume,
Zondervan Publish House (Regency)© 1961, page 1773.
I have a little saying that I like: Faith is the bird who feels the light and sings while the dawn is still dark". I found this in a fortune cookie of all places, and it explains faith in a great way. Great post.
ReplyDeletePam: Thank you for sharing your little saying with us. This is a good description of true faith and the hope that helps us come to faith. Peace and blessings.
DeleteIt's been said, "No one could say he had salvation absolutely at the present time, so we are saved "in hope"". The redemption of our body will be a final matter of salvation.
ReplyDeleteDavid: Thank you for stopping in. Just this morning at church, Our pastor said the process was Salvation, Sanctification, Glorification. Salvation is not a destination but an entry way to the process of becoming truly one who lives for the LORD GOD.
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