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Thursday, June 19

Romans 8:18-25

IN HOPE WE WERE SAVED

For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is not hope at all. Romans 8:24, NIV

Paul literally undermined the effects of the suffering he underwent as an apostle of Christ Jesus when compared with the glory ahead (vv. 18). He viewed the "sons of God" as the needed response to the groaning of the entire creation and challenged them to manifest the glory of God in them (vs. 19-21).

The demonstration of hope in the face of harsh and unpleasing conditions is our way of making practical the reality of our faith. It is also a means God uses to grow His children.

When we overlook the odds and embrace the glory, it is faith made practical. No one has a grip of what he/she hopes for, if we do, it is no more hope; but the Scriptures affirms salvation in and through hope (v. 24).The hope of reference from the text is the redemption of the soul. The delay in accomplishing the goals may be horrifying. The Word of God for you today is that there is hope.

Embrace faith, and make your claim on the strength available through the Spirit. It would be your turn to sing soon.

• Birthday Blessing: "The Sovereign LORD is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to go on the heights" -  Habakkuk 3:19

Read Bible Through Passage: 1 Chronicles 18, 19, 20; John 19:31-42

Man fidgets at the face of every little upset leading to failure. But knowing the Word and the purpose of God, he became a victor. – Anonymous
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