Romans 15 - 11.30.23

SCRIPTURE: Romans 15:13 NLT

“I pray that God, 

the source of hope, 

will “fill you completely”

with joy and peace 

because you trust in Him. 

Then you will overflow 

with confident hope 

through the power of the Holy Spirit.”

OBSERVATION:

Paul in his final remarks to the church in Rome, shares a prayer that is packed with the extraordinary TRUTH of God’s Blessings—

We ARE Filled COMPLETELY with JOY and PEACE which brings an Abundant Overflow of Confident Hope because we TRUST in Jesus!

APPLICATION:

God…IS…

the SOURCE—of Hope

Not just “any” hope—but—JESUS—the ONE Confident Assurance-

“Jesus answered, “I AM The Way and The Truth  and The Life..”

(John 14:6a NIV)

Joy - inward peace and sufficiency that is not affected by outward circumstances.

Peace - inward state of quiet which is independent of circumstances and is that inner attitude which God's Spirit gives His people.

“Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.”

(2 Thessalonians 3:16 NIV)

“Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.”

(1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NLT)

PRAYER:

Lord Jesus,

When I look at the news I see many people who are lost and without hope.

But, You O Lord ARE Hope. Thank YOU Lord that we never need be concerned about circumstances knowing that YOU are WITH us. May YOUR JOY and PEACE abound in our hearts. May it be a magnet for the World to see. The LORD of Heaven and Earth has called us by name and assured us of Heaven! HE is our confidence. 

May we sing of His Praises and Worship Him with Thanksgiving.

May our Love for YOU and for each other be a Light to those who are lost and desperately need the Forgiveness and Redemption that Your Salvation brings.

In Jesus Name. 

““You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.”

(Matthew 5:14-15 NIV)

Tina L Kudelka