May 27, 2025 A HOPE THAT DOES NOT DISAPPOINT
Romans 5:3-6. 8:24-25 “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 been poured out within out hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” “For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hoes for what he sees? But if we hope for we do not see, we wait for it with patience.”
These verses go a long way in dispelling discouragement. When our focus is on the present and when immediate circumstances are contrary to our liking, the natural thing is to become discouraged or even become angry. But the ways of God or unlike the ways of the world and unlike what is natural human response. God does not expect us to enjoy tribulations, but He does tell us to ‘exult’ in or tribulations. To exult ‘signifies a state of profound joy, triumph, and rejoicing; a joyful expression of worship, gratitude, and recognition of God’s goodness and sovereignty.” Wow! We are to do that in the midst of tribulation? The answer is ‘yes.’ To exult in tribulation, we must be able to believe the end results and the benefits that will come to us if we exult instead of complaining when the difficulties come. Exulting in tribulations produces in us perseverance, proven character, and hope. Even though we do not see all that God is doing and will do through the tribulation, we can hope with all assurance that God is at work in us. When we know the love of God that has been poured out into our hearts, we are confident that He will complete the work He has begun in us. The Christian life is not based on concrete evidence and facts; it is lived by faith in all that God has done and said. Our part is not to live by what we see with our eyes or live strictly on what is logical. Let us be the ones who live according to the ways of God; and let us look beyond the immediate to the glorious future that God has for those who walk in His ways.
Hebrews 6:18b-20 “we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us. We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain, where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our behalf, having become a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.”
Blessings, Buddy
Romans 5:3-6. 8:24-25 “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 been poured out within out hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” “For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hoes for what he sees? But if we hope for we do not see, we wait for it with patience.”
These verses go a long way in dispelling discouragement. When our focus is on the present and when immediate circumstances are contrary to our liking, the natural thing is to become discouraged or even become angry. But the ways of God or unlike the ways of the world and unlike what is natural human response. God does not expect us to enjoy tribulations, but He does tell us to ‘exult’ in or tribulations. To exult ‘signifies a state of profound joy, triumph, and rejoicing; a joyful expression of worship, gratitude, and recognition of God’s goodness and sovereignty.” Wow! We are to do that in the midst of tribulation? The answer is ‘yes.’ To exult in tribulation, we must be able to believe the end results and the benefits that will come to us if we exult instead of complaining when the difficulties come. Exulting in tribulations produces in us perseverance, proven character, and hope. Even though we do not see all that God is doing and will do through the tribulation, we can hope with all assurance that God is at work in us. When we know the love of God that has been poured out into our hearts, we are confident that He will complete the work He has begun in us. The Christian life is not based on concrete evidence and facts; it is lived by faith in all that God has done and said. Our part is not to live by what we see with our eyes or live strictly on what is logical. Let us be the ones who live according to the ways of God; and let us look beyond the immediate to the glorious future that God has for those who walk in His ways.
Hebrews 6:18b-20 “we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us. We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain, where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our behalf, having become a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.”
Blessings, Buddy
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