Topic: Rejoicing In Hope
Daily Personal Confession
The name of Jesus is higher than any situation therefore His name is ahead of all that I do. I do not function with the worldly wisdom but the supernatural wisdom of God. The grace to Excel and make exploit always is released upon my life. I am not created to worry but to worship. Therefore I will never give room for worrying or doubt because greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. Hallelujah!
Memorise: Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; – Romans 12:12
Read: Matthew 5:10-12 (KJV)
10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
MESSAGE:
Abraham, despite being childless at ninety, kept his hope to become a father of many nations (Romans 4:18).
However, many Christians today have lost hope in God’s promises, waiting for their physical manifestation before they believe.
If you are in the category of Christians described above, ask God today for grace to remain hopeful in His promises for your life.
Abraham for example enjoyed this grace (Romans 4:16) even before Jesus was born and our saviour confirmed this when He said: “Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad” (John 8:56).
The grace was so sufficient that he hoped against all odds and developed faith that earned him friendship with the Almighty God.
Hope is a key element in describing faith (Hebrews 11:1) without which no man can please God (Hebrews 11:6).
Hope ensures that we obey His command to always rejoice (1 Thessalonians 5:16) even in the midst of tribulations.
Hope is the assurance that what we desire will come to pass (Romans 8:24)
Today’s memory verse also lets us know that through hope, we can develop patience and strength especially in tribulation.
It is saddening however, that some Christians lose hope and backslide in the face of trials. This ought not to be.
Action Point:
Take time to give God intense worship even when it seems difficult to do so. Hope shall rise for your comfort.
Bible in One Year: Jeremiah 38-40, Psalms 74,79