 |
| Christian Book Distributors |
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. Romans 5:5 (NKJV)
Words of Paul written to the believers in Rome.
Paul has just told the Roman believers that hope is the by-product of character. We receive this thing called hope because God envelops us with His love. This out-pouring of His love comes to His people during difficult times. Paul calls these times tribulation.
Today, we have tribulation going on everywhere we look. Senseless killings, unexplained accidents, earthquake upon earthquake, we might wonder why these things are becoming so prevalent.
Mark 13:8 tells us “For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be earthquakes in various places, and there will be famines and troubles These are the beginnings of sorrows.” (NKJV)
One would wonder “Where is our hope?” Our hope is in the LORD. We know certain events are out of our control, and yet, we know in our hearts that God is in control and loves us through his Holy Spirit.
Christ Jesus our hope, 1 Tim 1: 1
ReplyDeleteThe "nation rising up against nation" scenario is becoming even more alarming these days. Only God knows the time and place for the Second Coming, but we need to keep our eyes and our hearts open to the Lord.
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Martha: Thank you for your thoughts. We have to close to God, as close as we can. Peace and blessings to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteHe is our hope indeed Cecelia, our only hope and I do not want it any other way!
ReplyDeleteMarja: Thank you for your beautiful response. Yes, He is our HOPE, our ONLY HOPE. Peace and blessings to you and yours.
Delete