Hope Will Not Dissapoint Romans 5:5

OKAY…Good news first! I am now a freelance writer on staff for the Weatherford NOW Magazine. I am so excited that God has given me this opportunity. Writing this blog every Thursday for almost two years (in January) has helped me become disciplined. This quality will help me in this new adventure. The first article should come out in February. To God the glory. All things are preparing us for the next thing.






Read Hebrews 6:13-20

Title in NIV: God’s promise of salvation is assured.



I read these eight verses over and over. Here are some points I jotted down that reminded me of God’s character and helped me deepen my relationship with Him.



1) God keeps his promises. Verse 15 says Abraham received what was promised. Galatians 3:14 tells us what was promised. “He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit.” 2 Peter 1:4 tells us some benefits we receive by having faith in the promise. “Through these [his glory and goodness] he has given us his very great and precious promise, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.”



2) Be patient like Abraham. Psalm 40:1 “I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry.” Sometimes being patient is so hard…but worth it!!



3) God’s character is unchanging. Malachi 3:6 “I the Lord do not change.” God may not change, but thank the Lord we will. 1 Corinthians 16:51 “We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed…and be raised imperishable and immortal.”



4) It is impossible for God to lie. (enough said)



5) Hope is offered to us. Romans 8:24 “…we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is not hope at all. Who hopes for what he already has? But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.” This verse made me think of Philippians 2:15 “…shine like stars in the universe as you hold out the word of life...”



6) This hope is an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. Hope is our anchor for salvation says Mark 13:13. We have a responsibility that comes along with the hope we possess. 1 John 3:3 says, “Everyone who has this hope in him purifies himself, just as he is pure.”



7) Jesus entered behind the curtain, into the Most High Place on our behalf. We will discuss this at length later in the study, but for now Hebrews 9: 11 says, “he [Jesus] went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle…once for all by his own blood having obtained eternal redemption” for all those who love him. Jesus frees us and rescues us from sin.



Blessings to all. The season of giving and thanking God for all we have is upon us. Deeply examine how important family, friends, and those who are searching are to the kingdom of God.