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 15:13
Hope, Joy, Peace, three of the four focal points of Advent, the season of waiting for a Messiah’s arrival. Love is the fourth, the capstone, the anchor, the tie that binds them all together as One through Faith.
Hope is our motivation and inspiration bringing joy and peace that is beyond human comprehension. It is a gift given in an abundant measure far beyond man’s resources. The final point in this passage of Romans is a rest, not a death, but a physical and mental rest found only when all crises are lifted, needs are met and mediation has achieved reconciliation and restitution. Sounds impossible? Do what this verse infers: Activate the power of the Holy Spirit, for He is the active God among us and He will bring our hope to someday’s sight.
Merry Very Early Christmas,
Gretchen