Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
Romans 5:1-5 (NKJV)
Hope as it is described here in the scriptures is not a get rich scheme or a believe now or receive today and your cares and worries will just disappear into thin air tomorrow like some preachers do to con unsuspecting believers and non-believers. Our faith gives us access to peace which defies the common thinking of men even when things don't look normal to the outside world, yet when we experience peace, they just don't get it and it makes no sense to the world because through our faith we have access to divine grace, which keeps and propel us to that hope of glory.
The process is deep and not a superficial one. Daily challenges exerts perseverance in us which through grace we are able to overcome all odds with an outcome of a character that enables us sail through the tortuous moments of life without drowning and losing out on the battles and rigors of life. Our hope is not predicated on the material but on the divine promise and covenant of glory.
Be encouraged,
Afolabi
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