My OperaExamining The Scriptures
Saturday, May 17, 2008 12:53:53 AM
May the God who gives hope fill you with all joy and peace by your believing , that you may abound in hope with power of holy spirit.
- Romans 15: 13.
Hope can be likened , not to a candle in the darkness , but to the brilliant rays of the morning sun , filling someone' s life with peace , happiness , purpose , and courage. Note that we " abound in hope " when we believe in God' s written Word and recieve his holy spirit. (Romans 15:4) So ask ourselves: 'Do I keep my hope bright by being a good student of the Bible , reading it daily ? Do I pray often for God' s spirit ?' ( Luke 11: 13) If a God-given hopes dim in our mind and heart or our focus shifts elsewhere- perhaps to material things or to secular goals - spiritual weariness may soon overtake us , eventually leading to loss of moral strength and courage . On the other hand , true hope strengthens our faith.
- Romans 15: 13.
Hope can be likened , not to a candle in the darkness , but to the brilliant rays of the morning sun , filling someone' s life with peace , happiness , purpose , and courage. Note that we " abound in hope " when we believe in God' s written Word and recieve his holy spirit. (Romans 15:4) So ask ourselves: 'Do I keep my hope bright by being a good student of the Bible , reading it daily ? Do I pray often for God' s spirit ?' ( Luke 11: 13) If a God-given hopes dim in our mind and heart or our focus shifts elsewhere- perhaps to material things or to secular goals - spiritual weariness may soon overtake us , eventually leading to loss of moral strength and courage . On the other hand , true hope strengthens our faith.
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