Abounding Hope in the Lord

HOPE AND JOY IN THE LORD The Bible declares in Romans 15:13, “Now may the God

of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power

of the Holy Spirit.” Many people place their hope in jobs, relationships, or future plans—but

those things can fail. As believers, our hope is different. Our hope is living,

secure, and eternal because it is rooted in God Himself. The Apostle Paul

reminds us that God is not just a giver of hope—He is the God of hope. Because He never

changes, our hope remains firm, regardless of circumstances. God desires to fill

us with joy and peace through believing. This joy is not based on situations; it is a deep,