Strong Hope

Proverbs 25-27; Romans 15 

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

Romans 15:13

Hope is an elusive quality in our day when our health, finances, and way of life are at risk. Paul invited the Church in Rome – and us - to lift our eyes off of our circumstances and look to a more secure source of hope. For those who ask, the God of hope promises to fill us with hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. Rome was known for its power, glory, and honor. Yet, Rome could not give Christ-followers the hope they needed to sustain themselves. Hope is the living expectation of something promised. Hope of eternity transforms the cost of our current reality into something much smaller. Hope rooted in God’s nature and character marks the lives of those who know him. He indwells us and he is hope.

“Father God, thank you for your hope. Renew and fill me with the power of your hope through the Holy Spirit, for your glory.”