December 16

“But hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has come in, overflowing our hearts by The Spirit of Holiness who has been given to us.” Romans 5:5 (Aramaic Bible in Plain English)

Disappointments can pile up quickly, making mountains of despair big enough to bump up against or fall over, as we journey day by day. However, if we place our hope in the only true God, Who never has let us down, nor ever will, we will not be put to shame.  He is at work, even now, turning hopes desires into promises fulfilled, in ways we cannot perceive.

He will not hold a promise out for you, then take it away, as others may be prone to do.  Instead, the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Holiness, will take every situation and circumstance, every mis-step and missed opportunity, and bring them all back around, working only good for you. He does this because He loves you so and He does this for the glory of our glorious God, too!

Beloved one, expect, hope, and believe—not only in His great and abiding love—but in the joy-filled, overflowing-with-goodness-and-grace days brought forth with purpose for you.  This is what your wonder working God can do!