Revelation of the Word:
Revelation of the Word 29/09/2023 Admin
THEME: HOPE IN GOD
1 Timothy 4:8-10 NIV
“For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance. That is why we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all people, and especially of those who believe.”
INSIGHT
-Paul demystifies that hope is putting trust in God and holding fast His promises both in the present life and in the future. Hope of eternal glory dwells especially in the hearts of those who believe having the seal of the Holy Spirit.
SUMMARY
Hope and faith complement each other. Both are dependent of an unseen belief in God and His promises. “Hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance” (Romans 8:24-25). Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1). Hope is an optimistic attitude based on expectation or desire. Hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing, that we may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit (Romans 15:13). Hope in God assures us of courage and strengthening of our hearts (Psalms 31:24). Hope in God gives us endurance, comfort, confidence presently and even in the face of death (1 Thessalonians 4:13). Hope in God our living God and Savior of all men also gives us confidence in ministry and for this purpose we labor and strive by the grace of God (1 Timothy 4:10). Hope in God also assures us of the justification that has come through faith in Jesus and we have peace through the power of the Holy Spirit (Romans 5:1-5).
PRAYER
Thank You Jesus for Your eternal plan for us through Your gift of salvation, all our hope and trust is in You Lord. Thank You for the plans that You have for us, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give us a future and hope. Thank You Jesus for dying on the cross for our sins. May You cleanse us from all sin and iniquity and grant us Your grace to be triumphant in all situations. May we decrease as You increase merciful Savior. May You fill our hearts with joy and peace in believing in You dear Lord Jesus so that by the power of the Holy Spirit we may abound in hope. Thank You for Your love and saving grace our Lord of hope. We worship You Lord Jesus and honor You, and it is in Jesus Mighty name we pray believing and trusting. May You bless us and keep us. May You shine Your face towards us and be gracious unto us. May You show Your countenance unto us and give us peace. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us now and forevermore. Amen
Further reading: 1 Peter 1:3, Revelation 22:4
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