Hope in the Lord gives us strength. Our culture teaches us to have self-confidence, but believers are to place their confidence in the Lord. When we hope in Him, we find the confidence and strength to face any challenge that comes our way.
Hope in the Lord teaches us patience. Society encourages us to solve our own problems. But when we face an impossible or hopeless situation, we must learn to wait patiently on the Lord. We do not need to be anxious or worried. We can find peace in Godβs unfailing love for us.
Hope in the Lord brings encouragement. You know that feeling you get at the end of a long week? The anticipation of the weekend lifts your spirits. Now think about stretching that weekend out for eternity. We can find encouragement and joy amid lifeβs struggles because we know we will live forever with Jesus. That is why we are told to anticipate His glorious return.
We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love. // Romans 5:3-5, NLT
Because of Jesus, we have hope both for this life and for eternity.
Youβre welcome, Gigi. Thank you for the kind words and Iβm glad you are hearing the Lordβs voice.
Thanks for sharing the words of God. They are very helpful to a person like me. God bless you Derrick.