Day Five
Day Five: Hope That Endures
Reading
Romans 15:1-13
1 We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
2 Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.
3 For Christ did not please himself, but as it is written, “The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me.”
4 For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.
5 May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus,
6 that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. 7 Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.
8 For I tell you that Christ became a servant to the circumcised to show God's truthfulness, in order to confirm the promises given to the patriarchs,
9 and in order that the Gentiles might glorify God for His mercy. As it is written,
“Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles,
and sing to Your name.”
10 And again it says,
“Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people.”
11 And again,
“Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles,
and let all the peoples extol Him.”
12 And again Isaiah says,
“The root of Jesse will come,
even He who arises to rule the Gentiles;
in Him will the Gentiles hope.”
13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.
Romans 15:1-13
1 We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
2 Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.
3 For Christ did not please himself, but as it is written, “The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me.”
4 For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.
5 May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus,
6 that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. 7 Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.
8 For I tell you that Christ became a servant to the circumcised to show God's truthfulness, in order to confirm the promises given to the patriarchs,
9 and in order that the Gentiles might glorify God for His mercy. As it is written,
“Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles,
and sing to Your name.”
10 And again it says,
“Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people.”
11 And again,
“Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles,
and let all the peoples extol Him.”
12 And again Isaiah says,
“The root of Jesse will come,
even He who arises to rule the Gentiles;
in Him will the Gentiles hope.”
13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.
Devotional
"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." Hope is not wishful thinking or blind optimism—it's confident assurance in God's unchanging character and unfailing promises. The world offers temporary hopes that disappoint: political solutions, technological advances, personal achievements. But the Hope of Advent transcends circumstances. It's rooted in the God who kept His promise to send a Savior, who keeps His promise to save all who believe, and who will keep His promise to return in glory. As you prepare your heart for Christmas, remember: Hope has a name—Jesus. He is the Promise fulfilled, the Person who saves, and the Presence who abides. Let this hope overflow into joy and peace today.
Reflection:
How will you share the hope of Christ with someone who is hopeless this week?
"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." Hope is not wishful thinking or blind optimism—it's confident assurance in God's unchanging character and unfailing promises. The world offers temporary hopes that disappoint: political solutions, technological advances, personal achievements. But the Hope of Advent transcends circumstances. It's rooted in the God who kept His promise to send a Savior, who keeps His promise to save all who believe, and who will keep His promise to return in glory. As you prepare your heart for Christmas, remember: Hope has a name—Jesus. He is the Promise fulfilled, the Person who saves, and the Presence who abides. Let this hope overflow into joy and peace today.
Reflection:
How will you share the hope of Christ with someone who is hopeless this week?
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