Romans 15:13 (NKJV) 13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Our walk with God is a walk of hope, rooted in and built upon the faith we have in Him.
This scripture says a lot when it comes to our walk and what we should expect.
Because of the hope He gives us, we will also experience joy and peace.
When do we experience this joy and peace? When we believe!
Our faith and trust in God are the catalyst that brings joy and peace.
These are not simply emotions that we feel based on how our life is going for us.
True joy and peace are byproducts of our faith and our trust in God that become more strongly developed on a level that’s parallel to our growth as a believer.
And take note of that last line of the verse above; “that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit”.
You see, that line gives proof that these are not just emotions, but an outcome that takes place because of our growing trust in God.
This is not a deep spiritual mystery. It is a simple reality that doesn’t require a degree in theology, an extensive understanding of the word of God or decades of studying the Hebrew or Greek languages.
It takes only a genuine desire and a willingness to make a sincere effort to know and trust God more every day.
In this we will not only find Him, but we will also find that joy and peace that can only come by way of God’s Spirit through a deeper walk with our Savior.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443
401-439-3780
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