Romans 15:13 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 Spirit. Another way to say this verse is "Joy, peace, and hope are three marks of a Christian, and this verse shows the way in which they are intermingled. Joy, peace, and hope all come from God, by the power of his Holy Spirit.
Paul meant this verse as a blessing and a prayer. He was telling us we can have these three gifts from God, Joy, peace, and hope when we put out faith and trust in Him. Because He is faithful, He loves us, and His love and mercy endure for ever. Even through any trial I may face. I feel like I am in this gifted place today, because even with everything that is going on in our world, YouTube videos that warn of such terrible oncoming perils, the news about increasing crime, and recession, and food shortages.. I can remember a time when I would be a nervous wreck just considering one of these things, much less all of them. But with God, I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I have committed unto Him against that day. Timothy 1:12 tells me I need not fear because God holds me in the palm of His hand or places me in the cleft of the rock and I will not be moved by anything the world throws at me. And even if perchance I am overcome by the world I know that He has a perfect plan for my good.. even in death. Believing this keeps me in a state of peace, hope and joy.. Praise God He is able to accomplish much in our lives and mostly reveal to us His faithfulness in the events of our lives!!! Please watch this wonderful 11 min video!
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