Romans 8:25: But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance.

Here we again find the same strong word—“wait for it patiently.” We are on tiptoe, and we wait with perseverance. Life right now is very good for me. But in the future there will be joys supreme. I look forward to that time of deliverance from this body of sin, glory ineffable, seeing the face of Christ, experiencing without restriction the perpetual adventure of getting to know him. And so do you! We groan … we have an inconsolable longing which our greatest joys dimly foreshadow. Someday we will know the fullness of our salvation. 1

Application

  • You can stop the overflow of anxieties by putting your hope back into the promises of God…because He will never let you down. (Read 2 Corinthians 1:20)
  • Hoping in Him will never lead to any personal disappointments. (Read Romans 5:1-5)

Prayer

Lord, thank You for these Scripture verses that have strengthened me to trust You to do the impossible. Lord, help me to keep my focus on You and not on the present circumstances.

1. Hughes, R. K. (1991). Romans: righteousness from heaven. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books.

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Tommy Blumberg

Tommy Blumberg

Tommy Blumberg was ordained as a Calvary Chapel pastor in 1985, where he served as an assistant pastor at Calvary Fellowship, in Seattle. In 1992, Pastor Tom, his wife Pam, and their three daughters moved to Bellingham and began a Bible study, which led to the founding of Calvary Chapel Northwest. Tom blogs regularly at TommyBlumberg.com.