The God of Hope

Romans 15:12-13
And again, Isaiah says,

“The Root of Jesse will spring up,
    one who will arise to rule over the nations;
    in him the Gentiles will hope.”

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

We spring forward, spring into action, and we may even have a spring in our step.

I look forward to the crocuses, daffodils, hyacinth, and tulips as they spring from the ground. (you see what I did there) Spring is a season of hope and new life. The grass and trees green up and the bees get excited about the blooms. The flowers poking through the soil tell me the sun is warming the earth, and soon they’ll give a colorful show.

At the park this week, with the sun shining, a lot of people and dogs walked the path and trails. People smiled and nodded friendly greetings. Joy and hope filled the air.

My favorite word in the English language is HOPE—to expect with confidence.

Hope for my family and loved ones, hope in Jesus, who came to mend the tear between God and people, hope in grace, and hope in heaven—my eternal home.

As I look toward Easter in the coming months, I want to focus on the hope I have in Jesus. This world is a difficult place to live in. It’s easy to take on the burdens of the world myself and get dragged down. Instead, I continue to seek Jesus in prayer and through scripture and hold on to the hope I have in God. He’s never let me down. He walks beside me every day, and He loves me.

Hold on to the hope that fills you with joy and peace.