Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Hope

Even when there was no reason for hope, Abraham kept hoping—believing that he would become the father of many nations. For God had said to him, “That’s how many descendants you will have!”

The terrible storm raged for many days, blotting out the sun and the stars, until at last all hope was gone.

We were given this hope when we were saved. (If we already have something, we don’t need to hope for it.)

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.

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.

Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. And the Scriptures give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God’s promises to be fulfilled.

Romans 4:18 Acts 27:20 Romans 8:24 Romans 5:5 Romans 12:12 Romans 15:4

Hope can be ignited by a spark of encouragement.

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