December 3: Romans 13-16

Hope

Scripture: (NIV) Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Observation: Much of our hope is based on the on the reputation, on the abilities, and on the willingness of those who can help us. We are more hopeful that the emergency surgery will turn out good when the nurse tells us that the doctor on call has done hundreds of similar surgeries and is the best in the state. I am more hopeful that the bank will help me when my friend tells me how they were helped in a similar crisis.

Application: If Leon bases his hope on the reputation, the abilities and willingness of God of hope, then Leon should never run out of hope! I need to just keep trusting Him and singing, “It is no secret, what God can do! What He’s done for others, He’ll do for you. With arms wide open, He’ll pardon you. It is no secret, what God can do.” (Stuart Hamblen)

Prayer: Lord, use me to build hope in others by telling them what you have done for me. Amen.

Pastor Leon
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