Verse of the Day 3/16
Romans 5:1-2 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we[ rejoice in hope of the glory of God. English Standard Version (ESV)
With all of the news reports and talk of COVID19 there is a lot of fear and uncertainty out there in the world around us. It is in times like these where we need to draw upon our faith, stand upon it and be able to have a peace that passes understanding about it all (Philippians 4:7). Through our faith in Jesus Christ we can stand and face today with a peace and a hope that will endure today and tomorrow and that will last through all eternity.
Joseph Alleine addresses this when he writes, "I will be a never failing fountain of joy, peace, and bliss unto you! I will be your God, your Father, and your Friend as long as I have any being. I have made My everlasting choice in electing you. Fear not, for the eternal God is your refuge, and underneath you are the everlasting arms. My unsearchable riches shall be yours. Though all should forsake you, yet I will never forsake you! I am your rock and your fortress, your deliverer, your strength, the horn of your salvation, and your high tower."
The heading for the passage below from Romans 5 states "faith that triumphs in trouble". We don't have to be caught up in the frenzy over hoarding toilet paper. The God that provides our daily bread will provide for our needs. May we feel His presence today to give us peace "that endureth" ; give us hope to stand in faith today and be a help to others.
Read or sing the hymn below and read the short passage or all of Romans 5 or 8 and call upon to strengthen your faith and give you peace and hope today.
1 Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father;
there is no shadow of turning with thee;
thou changest not, thy compassions, they fail not;
as thou hast been thou forever wilt be.
Refrain:
Great is thy faithfulness!
Great is thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see:
all I have needed thy hand hath provided--
Great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!
2 Summer and winter and springtime and harvest,
sun, moon, and stars in their courses above
join with all nature in manifold witness
to thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love. [Refrain]
3 Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,
thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide,
strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!
-- In Christ, Mike Folllow the Verse of the Day blog at http://mikesvotd.blogspot.com Ephesians 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace. NIV
Romans 5:1-5 New King James Version (NKJV)
Faith Triumphs in Trouble
5 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; 4 and perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 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.
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