Overflowing Hope

 Romans 13-16 

“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

The Holy Spirit can empower us to be filled to overflowing with hope. That is great news in a world desperately in need of hope. With hope comes joy and peace as all three are rooted in our full dependency and faith in God. We trust God with our salvation, with our finances, with our future, and all the other unknowns in life. The inner reality of God’s presence through the Holy Spirit orients our thoughts and emotions on God’s promises and truth, rather than on the enemy’s lies and fears; “through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures  we might have hope” (Romans 15:4).

Are we filling our thoughts with God’s promises and inviting the Holy Spirit’s empowerment each day?

The fruit of those habits is much hope which we can then share with those around us.

“Lord Jesus, remind me of your promises and presence today so that my hope is renewed in you, for your glory.”