Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Verse of the Day 8/16

Verse of the Day 8/16


Romans 15:13
New King James Version


13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.


Today's verse came up in the read through the New Testament plan that I follow, it is a favorite for many reasons, but most significantly because it reminds me of my wife Jean, who has this hope "through the power of the Holy Spirit."  I'd say it does abound in her as if overflows.

The chapter ends in verse 33 by saying "may the God of peace be with you all. Amen."  When we think of our God, how do we think of Him?  When these verses say "the God of hope" and "the God of peace" they reveal the character of God, the character of Jesus.  We also know that He is a God of love becasue "for God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son".  

Charles Spurgeon writes, "Hope itself is like a star--not to be seen in the sunshine of prosperity, but only to be discovered in the night of adversity."  Think about that for a moment.  Where does hope shine the brightest?  It shines through those who have it, who hold onto it through the darkest hours; through the most challenging times.

I'm reminded of the song from Hillsong United, "Oceans".  Whle the word "hope" isn't in the lyrics, hope is found in the One whom the song is about.


Hebrews 6:19
New King James Version

19 This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Presence behind the veil,




Blessings,
Mike

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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
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