Romans 5:1-5 [AMP]
1THEREFORE, SINCE we are justified ([a]acquitted, declared righteous, and given a right standing with God) through faith, let us [grasp the fact that we] have [the peace of reconciliation to hold and to [b]enjoy] peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One).
2Through Him also we have [our] access (entrance, introduction) by faith into this grace (state of God’s favor) in which we [firmly and safely] stand. And let us rejoice and exult in our hope of experiencing and enjoying the glory of God.
3Moreover [let us also be full of joy now!] let us exult and triumph in our troubles and rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that pressure and affliction and hardship produce patient and unswerving endurance.
4And endurance (fortitude) develops maturity of [c]character (approved faith and [d]tried integrity). And character [of this sort] produces [the habit of] [e]joyful and confident hope of eternal salvation.
5Such hope never disappoints or deludes or shames us, for God’s love has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit Who has been given to us.
Sometimes the words of a stranger can bring more comfort and reassurance. Simply because. For some of them, there is no demand for perfection that leads to pretense. Being at ease, sharing was much easier. I just depended on You for favour and the wisdom to ask the right questions. Found myself in an unexpected situation today, I know it’s You. Thank You for the qara moments… Let me often remember what was said to me today. : )
And then there was today’s devo:
Zechariah 9:12
12″Return to the stronghold, you prisoners of hope. Even today I declare that I will restore double to you.”
Just the verse I was thinking of yesterday after service.
It’s a dichotomy that despite all that’s happening, I feel Your love for me.
