THE GOD OF HOPE!

Monday, December 31, 2018

THE GOD OF HOPE!

Rom 15:12-13

12 And again, Esaias saith, There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles trust.

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

           Dr. Warren Wiersbe says: “The word "trust" at the end of Rom 15:12 is actually the word "hope." At one time the Gentiles were "without hope" (Eph 2:12, NIV), but now in Christ they have hope. Not only do believers have hope, but they also have joy and peace and power (Rom 15:13). The Holy Spirit of God shares these blessings with them as they yield to Him.

           Adam Clarke also connects verse thirteen, which is a benediction, with verse twelve which gives the foundation for hope. He says: "May the God of this hope"-that God who caused both Jews and Gentiles to hope that the gracious promises which He made to them should be fulfilled; and who, accordingly, has fulfilled them in the most punctual and circumstantial manner …”

           On this last day of the year, let us who believe in Jesus cling to this glorious hope.

1 Peter 1:3-4

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

4 To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you.

Dear Lord, thank you for such a glorious hope that is anchored in your promise and sealed with your sacrifice. AMEN