DAILY TEXT, Monday, December 29, 2025. Hope does not disappoint (Rom. 5:5).

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Monday, December 29, 2025

Hope does not disappoint (Rom. 5:5).

After his baptism, his hope of living forever in a paradise on earth has continued to grow stronger as he has learned and matured spiritually (Heb. 5:13-6:1). He has likely experienced what is described at Romans 5:2-4—that is, he has faced difficulties and seen that Jehovah approves of them. Knowing that Jehovah is pleased with him, he is even more convinced that Jehovah will fulfill what he has promised. His hope is stronger than it was at first. It is more real, more personal, more intense. It influences every aspect of his life, such as how he treats his family, what decisions he makes, and how he uses his time.

After Paul mentioned that God’s approval produces hope, he added a very important detail: we can be sure that this hope will be fulfilled (Rom. 15:13). w23.12 12, 13 pars. 16-19

Explain how someone can become convinced that the hope the Bible gives is real.

We can understand what Paul meant if we consider that hope has the capacity to grow stronger. Think, for example, about the first time someone told you about the hope of living forever in a paradise on earth. Perhaps you thought the idea was too good to be true. But as you came to know Jehovah better and learned more about what the Bible promises, you became more and more convinced that this hope would come true.

What guarantee does Jehovah give us?

After Paul mentioned that God’s approval produces hope, he added a very important detail: we can be sure that this hope will be fulfilled. Why? Because Paul gave Christians this guarantee from God: “Hope does not disappoint; for God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the holy spirit we have received.” (Rom. 5:5) So you can be completely certain that your hope will come true.

What are we sure of?

It is good that you remember Abraham. Jehovah made him a promise, approved of him, and viewed him as his friend. And what Abraham hoped for came to pass. The Bible says: “After Abraham showed patience, he received this promise.” (Heb. 6:15; 11:9, 18; Rom. 4:20-22) Like Abraham, we can be sure that if we remain faithful to Jehovah, our hope will not end in disappointment, but we will be rewarded. Our hope is real, and that makes us very happy. (Rom. 12:12) Paul wrote: “May the God who gives hope fill you with happiness and peace because of your trust in him, so that you may have much hope by the power of the holy spirit.” (Rom. 15:13)

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