“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.“
~Romans 15:13 NIV
The secret of a healthy Christian life is our trust in God because the Bible says that our God is a God of hope. He is in control of every situation. He cares for every detail of our lives and He invites us to put our trust in Him.
A healthy Christian life is filled with joy and peace. The joy of the Lord is our strength. It is not affected by our emotions or outward circumstances. This joy is the fruit of the Spirit. It comes from the work of the Holy Spirit living in us. The Holy Spirit can guard our heart and mind in Christ Jesus so can have peace that surpasses all understanding.
God takes delight in us as we seek Him first in the morning and fellowship with him through prayer and devotion. His Word is like a living bread that sustain our faith and feed our soul. We are overflowing with hope because of the power of the His Holy Spirit.
We are no longer fearful of the future, we know that God is worthy of our trust. We can be patient in tribulation and persevere in prayer. Oh if only we could fix our eyes on the God of hope. His son Jesus had already paid it all.
At the cross, Jesus said “it is finished”. He has resolved the problem of sin, and today, praise the Lord, we can apply his blood in our life. We can ask him to forgiven our sin and have a fresh start! Oh let us celebrate the love of God. In Christ Jesus we can do all things because he gives us strength!
Prayer:
Lord Jesus thank you for your Word. You said a joyful heart is good medicine. Today I choose to celebrate your goodness. You make me new and you fill me with hope. I know my future is in your hand. I choose to put my trust in You.