DAILY TEXT for today Sunday, May 19, 2024. Rejoice in hope (Rom. 12:12).

DAILY TEXT, Sunday, May 19, 2024, Rejoice in hope (Rom. 12:12).

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Sunday May 19, 2024

Rejoice in hope (Rom. 12:12).

Have we stopped to think about how some promises of the Word of God have already been fulfilled in our case? For example, Jesus promised that his Father would give us what we needed to live (Matt. 6:32, 33). Jesus also said that Jehovah will give us holy spirit if we ask him (Luke 11:13). Jehovah has fulfilled these promises. And most likely, other promises that He has fulfilled in our case will come to mind, such as forgiving us, comforting us, and giving us spiritual nourishment (Matt. 6:14; 24:45; 2 Cor. 1 :3). If we meditate on what God has already done for us, our hope for what he will do in the future will be strengthened. We are sure that he will keep his promises. As one psalmist said: “Blessed is he who […] puts his hope in Jehovah his God, […] who is always faithful” (Ps. 146:5, 6). w22.10 27 para. fifteen; 28 para. 17.

How can we be friends of God?

Let us pray to Jehovah and read his Word. It is true that we cannot see Jehovah, but it is possible to be his friend. We can talk to him when we pray to him, confident that he hears us (Jer. 29:11, 12). And we have the opportunity to hear him when we read his Word and meditate on it. As we read about how Jehovah cared for his loyal servants in the past, our hope grows ever stronger. All things in God's Word “were written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the comfort of the Scriptures we might have hope” (Rom. 15:4).

Why is it good for us to reflect on what Jehovah has done for others?

Let us reflect on how Jehovah has fulfilled his promises. Let's think about what he did for Abraham and Sarah. Because of their age, they could no longer have children, but God promised them that they would have one (Gen. 18:10). How did Abraham react? The Bible answers: “He had faith that he would be the father of many nations” (Rom. 4:18). To a human being, it might seem hopeless, but Abraham was sure that Jehovah would fulfill his promise. This faithful servant of God was not disappointed (Rom. 4:19-21). Stories like this teach us that we can always trust Jehovah to be faithful to his word, no matter how difficult a situation may seem to us.

Why should we reflect on what God has already done for us?

Let us think about what Jehovah has done for us. Have we stopped to think about how some promises of the Word of God have already been fulfilled in our case? For example, Jesus promised that his Father would give us what we needed to live (Matt. 6:32, 33). Jesus also said that Jehovah will give us holy spirit if we ask him (Luke 11:13). Jehovah has fulfilled these promises. And most likely, other promises that He has fulfilled in our case will come to mind, such as forgiving us, comforting us, and giving us spiritual nourishment (Matt. 6:14; 24:45; 2 Cor. 1 :3). If we meditate on what God has already done for us, our hope for what he will do in the future will be strengthened.

Why is hope a valuable gift?

The hope of eternal life is a valuable gift from God. We are looking forward to that wonderful future and we have no doubt that it will be so. Hope is like an anchor because it helps us cope with trials, persecution, and even death. It is also like a helmet because it protects our mind and helps us reject what is bad and hold on to what is good. The hope that the Bible gives us brings us closer to God and is proof of the deep love he has for us. Keeping our hope strong and bright does us a lot of good.

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