Romans 12:12 NRSV
12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer.
Hope in what?
Romans 8:18-24 ESV
18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. 19 For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. 20 For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope 21 that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God. 22 For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. 23 And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. 24 For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees?
Colossians 3:1-4 ESV
3 If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. 3 For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ who is your[a] life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.
Our hope comes from the Lord as we are seeking the things that are above. We set our minds on what is above, and in these times of suffering, they are only the birth pains that must first appear before the coming glory. It is in this future glory that we rejoice in hope. Faith is the confidence and assurance of things not seen.
Jesus Christ is our assurance in what is to come, which gives us the confidence to keep pushing forward in the faith we hold dear. So we guard this within our minds and endure patiently, knowing God will not let us suffer in vain. In everything we pray,
1 Thessalonians 5:17 ESV
17 pray without ceasing,
Without ceasing as like CPR is with keeping alive the pulse to our life. Don’t lose heart, keep your mind on above, and hope in the glory to come.
12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer.
Hope in what?
Romans 8:18-24 ESV
18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. 19 For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. 20 For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope 21 that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God. 22 For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. 23 And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. 24 For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees?
Colossians 3:1-4 ESV
3 If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. 3 For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ who is your[a] life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.
Our hope comes from the Lord as we are seeking the things that are above. We set our minds on what is above, and in these times of suffering, they are only the birth pains that must first appear before the coming glory. It is in this future glory that we rejoice in hope. Faith is the confidence and assurance of things not seen.
Jesus Christ is our assurance in what is to come, which gives us the confidence to keep pushing forward in the faith we hold dear. So we guard this within our minds and endure patiently, knowing God will not let us suffer in vain. In everything we pray,
1 Thessalonians 5:17 ESV
17 pray without ceasing,
Without ceasing as like CPR is with keeping alive the pulse to our life. Don’t lose heart, keep your mind on above, and hope in the glory to come.
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