The Narrow Way

Scripture:

“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.” – Romans 5:1-5

Devotional:

As Christians, we are called to live a life of hope. But what does it mean to have hope? And how do we hold onto it when things seem hopeless?

The Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Romans, explains that hope is something that is produced through our sufferings. When we go through difficult times, we have the opportunity to develop perseverance, which leads to character, and ultimately to hope. This hope, Paul tells us, does not put us to shame, because it is based on the love of God, which has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit.

So even when life is difficult, we can have hope, knowing that God is with us, and that He is working all things together for our good. We can trust in His promises, knowing that He is faithful, and that He will never leave us or forsake us.

But how do we hold onto this hope when things seem hopeless? The key is to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus. He is the author and perfecter of our faith, and He is the one who gives us hope. We must turn to Him in prayer, and seek His guidance and strength. We must also spend time in His word, meditating on His promises, and allowing His truth to renew our minds.

So today, if you are feeling hopeless, remember that you have a living hope in Jesus Christ. Hold onto His promises, and trust in His love and faithfulness. And know that, no matter what you are going through, God is with you, and He will never let you go.