God Of Hope What A Wonderful Name

Romans 15:13

New King James Version

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.

Now God is known as many things and has many namesake Satan takes many forms so as known here as God of Hope who gives abundance of Joy and peace held in belief we hold by that of believing in the unseen power of the Holy Spirit

What Does Romans 15:13 Mean? ►

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Romans 15:13(NASB)

Verse Thoughts

The God of Hope – Oh what a glorious title and beautiful theme for the triune God Who in singleness of purpose is pledged to fill us with all joy, peace, love, and hope, when we simply trust in the pure gospel of the Son of His love. God is no respecter of persons and the joy and peace in believing in Christ for the forgiveness of sin and life everlasting is for Jew and Gentiles alike. The glorious hope we have in Him is for bond and free; male and female; old and young, black and white, rich and poor.

There is no one excluded from this glorious promise which already is ‘yes’ and ‘amen’ in Christ, according to His riches in mercy… and it encompasses plenteous redemption and abundance of life in the eternal ages to come. It is God Himself that in great abundance has promised to fill us to the brim with an abundance of spiritual blessings – for the joy of the Lord is our strength; the peace of God is our shield and buckler and the fellowship of the saints is our precious portion, as our hope overflows in and through Him.

All His promises, whether past, present, or future are secured in His unchanging character and unchangeable Word, for He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Not only do we have an assurance of the eternal, heavenly glory that is to come – but His promises include this present age, which means that our entire life is secure in His keeping.

We are safe in the arms of Jesus and nothing can separate us from our glorious God of Hope – neither the various trials of this present life nor the bitter circumstance we all have to face. Neither the ravages of the old sin nature nor the temptations of the enemy who seeks our destruction, can separate us from the love of God or remove the hope that is ours, in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Paul’s dear desire for the body of Christ is translated into the most beautiful, intercessory prayer – “Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. He longs that the people of God are filled to the fullness of Christ and continue to be filled every day of our life, with His joy and His peace, as we maintain our trust in Him.

Paul’s prayer that we all may overflow and abound with that blessed hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. Such a prayer can only be accomplished through the supernatural work of the indwelling Holy Spirit within the heart and life of a spiritual man or woman. Such a work of the Spirit takes place in the ongoing refining process of sanctification as we die to self; live for Christ; rejoice in the Lord; pray without ceasing; grow in grace and mature in the faith.

The overflowing and unfathomable peace of God within, and the glorious hope that is ours in Christ because of all He is to us; all He has done for through our Lord Jesus; all He is doing for us as we journey through life; and all that He has promised to us in the days to come.

Source: https://dailyverse.knowing-jesus.com/romans-15-13

What does Romans 15:13 mean?

Paul’s prayer for the Christians in Rome found in this verse is often used in churches today as a closing benediction. It is a powerful statement about what God can do in the heart and mind of every Christian.

Paul makes this request of the God of hope, another beautiful name for God. He is the only lasting source of hope we have for meaning in this life, and for a life beyond death. Paul asks that the God of hope fill these believers with all joy and peace “in believing” or as they trust in Him. In other words, Paul is not asking God to simply dump joy and peace into their hearts without cause. He is asking that as these believers trust in God, their faith will bring joy and peace to their hearts. In other words, help them to keep believing so that they can experience joy and peace.

Finally, Paul asks that they might have this joy and peace in believing so that they may abound with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Paul is asking God to give them more than just regular human hopefulness. He is asking for supernatural, Holy Spirit-powered hopefulness.

What a fantastic prayer to ask God for others or for ourselves. What more could we wish for other believers than to be filled with joy and peace and abounding in hope?

Context Summary

Romans 15:8–13 shows that Christ came to serve the Jewish people as the fulfillment of all of God’s promises to them. In doing so, He also became the hope of the Gentile peoples around the world. The Old Testament prophesies reveal that God’s plan was always to receive praise from the Gentiles and to make it possible for them to be included in His grace. Paul prays a blessing of hope, joy, peace, and power for his Roman readers.

Chapter Summary

Romans 15 begins with Paul’s encouragement to those strong in faith: to please other Christians before themselves so the church can be unified. Christ came to fulfill God’s promises to Israel and about the Gentiles. Paul is satisfied with the faith and practice of the Roman Christians. His work of taking the gospel to unreached regions of Gentiles in his part of the world is completed, and he longs to come see them. First, he must deliver financial aid to Jerusalem, a trip about which he asks them to pray along with him

You Are Chosen, I Have Called You By Name,You Were Ransom

Isaiah 43:1

New King James Version

The Redeemer of Israel

43 

But now, thus says the Lord, who created you, O Jacob,

And He who formed you, O Israel:

“Fear not, for I have redeemed you;

I have called you by your name;

You are Mine.

2 

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;

    and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you;

when you walk through fire you shall not be burned,

    and the flame shall not consume you.

Thus Jesus says

The lord says for God who formed and created you, o Jacob he who formed Israel he says fear not , for I have saved you; I have summoned you and called upon you by name; I know you by name, for you are chosen, you are mine

When you pass upon trials of deep waters in the storms I will be with you and when you walk through the calm of rivers no trouble shall overcome you they shall not overwhelm you

We are children of God

I am a child of God

YOU are a child chosen by the king

No harm shall overcome you for you are strengthened and protected you r chains are broken down by ransom of amazing grace of Jesus blood and God’s great design

✓ Isaiah 43 1. But now, this is what the LORD says– he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. 2. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.

What Does Isaiah 43:1 Mean? ►

Now this is what the Lord says- the One who created you, Jacob, and the One who formed you, Israel- “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine.

Isaiah 43:1(HCSB)

Verse Thoughts

Despite Israel’s unbelief and apostasy God has never forsaken His people but this promise to the Jewish nation is equally relevant to church age believers, for we too have been created by the Lord – we are a new creation in Christ, children of God, members of Christ’s body and ambassadors of heaven. These words of comfort, spoken by God to the nation of Israel, can equally be applied to Christians today – Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine.

It is said throughout the Scripture that the phrase “fear not” appears 366 times – one for each day of the year and one for leap year but whenever God sees fit to repeat the words, “fear not” so frequently, should we not pay heed to His command? We are not to fear, for though we were dead in our sins and eternally separated from the Lord, He has redeemed us with the precious blood of Jesus Christ. WE have been bought with a price – and the required redemption price for our souls was the life of Christ, poured out for us at Calvary by our kinsman-redeemer – and the price has been paid in FULL.

It is said in Scripture that God knows every star by name – but we are His children and the sheep of His pasture. He bought us with a price, so God can rightfully declare, you are MINE. Indeed, He not only knows us each by name, but He also calls us by name, for He is the good Shepherd of the sheep, Who gave His life for His little flock. He knew us before we were born and scheduled each day of our lives. He knows the number of hairs on our head and collects our tears in a bottle…

Source: https://dailyverse.knowing-jesus.com/isaiah-43-1

What Does Isaiah 43:2 Mean? ►

“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they will not overflow you When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched, Nor will the flame burn you.

Isaiah 43:2(NASB)

Verse Thoughts

The Lord has promised never to leave us nor forsake us, no matter what life my throw at us. We are redeemed by the precious blood of the Lord Jesus Christ. We have been bought with a price and we belong to the Father and His favour is upon all His children. He has promised to cover us with His gentle calm and protect us by His perfect peace, when our hearts rest in Him.

We have an assurance that the promises of God’s protection and His help are available for all who trust in the His name. The children of Israel walked through the Red Sea on dry land and yet the same waters submerged the enemies of the Lord. The flames that were heated seven time hotter did not singe a single thread on the garments of Daniel’s three companions – and yet they consumed those that would throw them into the flames.

The children of Israel faced a physical enemy and God protected them. We face a spiritual enemy, but His protection and help is equally sure and steadfast for all who are called by His name. Let us trust God at His word – let us believe what God has said and rest in the knowledge that it is the God of the universe Who says to each one of us – When you pass through deep waters, I will be with you. When rivers of difficulty swirl around, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up and the fiery flames will not consume you. 

Source: https://dailyverse.knowing-jesus.com/isaiah-43-2

Train Up Your Children

Proverbs 22:6 (King James Version)

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Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it

Raise your children in the riches of the lord in the way that is good and respectful in God’s eyes then when he is grown he shall not forget and depart from it but live by truth

“A good name is better than riches—Train up a child in the way he should go. … 6 aTrain up a bchild in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”

What Does Proverbs 22:6 Mean? ►

Train up a child in the way he should go, Even when he is old he will not depart from it.

Proverbs 22:6(NASB)

Verse Thoughts

While many regard this proverb as a precious promise, others consider it a severe warning – but all would be wise to recognize the godly principle on which this word of wisdom is founded.

Children are a gift from God and to dedicate time and patience in the child-training process is the right, responsibility and joy of all parents. All children are born with a propensity towards evil and training infants and young people in godly conduct, wise choices and appropriate accountability for their actions and attitude.. it a God-given, tool – to help set a child in the right direction for their life.

But (for the Christian parent) appropriate training: vocationally, morally, intellectually, musically, educationally, spiritually or simply encouraging the development of deportment or the promotion of individual gifts and talents.. should always be founded on the Word of God, bathed in daily prayer – as day by day they seek to set an example of right living and of godly conduct.

Source: https://dailyverse.knowing-jesus.com/proverbs-22-6

What Does it Mean to Train Up a Child in the Way He Should Go?





“Train up a child in the way he should go;

Even when he is old he will not depart from it”

What a seemingly simple, but overwhelmingly complicated verse! It’s one of the most quoted – and often misquoted – verses in the Bible (Proverbs 22:6).

People often use this verse as a guarantee that if you raise your children “in the discipline and instruction of the Lord” (Ephesians 6:4), they’ll always stay on the right path. That interpretation can be problematic, particularly for the “good parents” I know who have seen their older children stray from the faith. We all know that we can try our best, and sometimes the results are different than we would have hoped. God has given us free will to make our own choices, after all.

Another view of Proverbs 22:6 is that the writer was saying the exact opposite. It’s not a guarantee for parents, but rather a warning. Dr. Douglas Stuart from Gordon Theological Seminary holds this view citing many notable scholars. According to Stuart, the difference comes from the addition of the word “should” in the English translations, something that’s not supported in the original Hebrew. Without the “should” the nature of the verse changes. It’s more about allowing your children to go their own way, not the way they “should” go. In this view, the reading would be more like “Train up a child in his own way, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” That certainly changes things, doesn’t it?

Dave Miller from SBC Voices says it this way: “This is not a promise to parents who raise their children properly but a warning to those who allow their adolescents to grow up without guidance, who raise them to go their own way.” Children left to their own way are not likely to change; they’ll become adults who go their own way… the wrong way. Interestingly, Solomon wrote later in Proverbs 22:15 that “Folly is bound up in the heart of a child.” He obviously recognized that children don’t tend to make the wise choice on their own.

There’s yet another view I’ve heard expressed before regarding Proverbs 22:6. It’s the view that Proverbs 22:6 isn’t as much about the moral or spiritual direction of the child, but rather his or her gifts and talents. It’s about parents helping their children discover their purpose and path in life. Parents are in the unique role of helping children discover how God has equipped them and how they can use their gifts in a positive way as adults.

I’m no theologian or Bible scholar, so I’m not an expert in these matters. I am a parent, however, and I do know that “all Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16). Regardless of the camp, you may fall in on the interpretation of this complicated verse, I believe there are several important implications we should all be able to agree on.

We have duties as parents not only to discipline ourselves in faith and knowledge of God’s law but also that of our children and our church

For The son of man died to rescue us all from our sins and wrongs we live by he carries my sins far away and one day he is coming and we need the God fearing knowledge for that glorious day we need to be in the image of God ask for God to give you eyes to see ears to hear and mouths to speak truth to open your eyes in discipline and knowledge of truth that he may open your eyes and others including your children you’re the one who influenced children most the relationship between a parent and child is the closest bonded relationship that needs to be bonded just as much In Christ for in him there is bonded love and no goodbyes or abandonment the kids need to experience that through training of the godly and parents

You have a responsibility as a parent. 

Throughout Scripture, God is pretty clear about the responsibility He places in the hands of parents. None is more clear than Deuteronomy 6:6-7: “These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.” 

As I’ve written before, we have a responsibility as parents to teach our children what matters to God. It doesn’t mean forcing them into a certain set of beliefs or rituals; rather, it means demonstrating a real faith – one that puts the focus on loving God and loving others. In my view, there’s not a greater purpose we can have in life than reflecting God’s image for our children to see.

Our children are going to learn about the world around them and their role in it. If they don’t learn from us, they will learn from someone else. It’s our responsibility to use our time with our kids wisely.

You have influence as a parent. 

Children are sponges. And, my kids seem to soak up everything – good and bad. They often mimic the mannerisms of my wife and me. They’ll do and say the same things we do from time to time. And I can certainly tell who my daughter has been hanging out with by the phrases she says or the songs she sings.

When writing to the Ephesians, Paul encourages the church to be “imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God” (Ephesians 5:1-2). That encourages me and reminds me of how I’m supposed to live and love. But, it also reminds me that my children are in my care and looking for my example. Our children often imitate us. They learn how to act by seeing how we act. They’ll only know how to love by seeing how we love. If they are imitating us, and we are imitating God, our child will grow up knowing what it means to follow Christ.

I’ve often thought about it this way: the moon reflects light from the sun. It’s not a big mirror in the sky reflecting the sun exactly, or else the light from the moon and sun would be the same. When the moon is full, it looks quite bright. But, even at its brightest, it reflects less than 20 percent of the sun’s light. That was the intention… for the moon to be the “lesser light.”

Just as the moon reflects the sun, as a Christian, I should reflect the Son. We were made in God’s image, but we are not perfect like Him. We are works in progress. As we grow closer to Him, there should be some family resemblance between us and our Father. The things I say and do should be characteristic of Him. And, here’s why that’s important. If I truly reflect Him and shine His glory, others will, including my children. “Let your light so shine before men that they will see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:16).

You will have results – either good or bad – as a parent. 

Whether you interpret Proverbs 22:6 as a promise for raising your kids “in the Lord” or a warning about not doing so, there’s one thing we know: what you do as a parent matters and it will lead to results. Our children are going to become adults, whether we want them to grow up or not! 

I recently went through an excellent study of the book of Ephesians from J.D. Greear. In the study, he talks about how God uses common relationships – marriage, family, work – as “laboratories” to make us more like Himself. “Paul describes one of these laboratories as the family, where children learn to obey God by obeying their parents,” he says. “When we are young, our parents represent the authority of God to us. In a way, they stand in for God for a time. We first learn to obey and submit to God by obeying and submitting to our parents.”

As a parent I can go the distance and have a healers heart

https://www.focusonthefamily.com/family-qa/parent-disillusioned-by-train-up-a-child-in-the-way-he-should-go/

You Speak Life

This is a personal verse for me as psalm 139 is my utmost favorite scripture from the good book we all were masterpieces of God masterpieced by God beginning in our mother’s womb and continued in the care of our mother after birth I raise my praise and spirit in voice because I am a masterpiece O Lord

I am fearfully and wonderfully made in your image by you you speak life in you

And dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea,
10 Even there Your hand shall lead me,
And Your right hand shall hold me.
11 If I say, “Surely the darkness shall [d]fall on me,”
Even the night shall be light about me;
12 Indeed, (J)the darkness [e]shall not hide from You,
But the night shines as the day;
The darkness and the light areboth alike to You.

13 For You formed my inward parts;
You [f]covered me in my mother’s womb.
14 I will praise You, for [g]I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
Marvelous are Your works,
And that my soul knows very well.
15 (K)My [h]frame was not hidden from You,
When I was made in secret,
And skillfully wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.
16 Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed.
And in Your book they all were written,
The days fashioned for me,
When as yet there were none of them.

17 (L)How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God!
How great is the sum of them!
18 If I should count them, they would be more in number than the sand;
When I awake, I am still with You.

19 Oh, that You would (M)slay the wicked, O God!
(N)Depart from me, therefore, you [i]bloodthirsty men.
20 For they (O)speak against You wickedly;
[j]Your enemies take Your name in vain.
21 (P)Do I not hate them, O Lord, who hate You?
And do I not loathe those who rise up against You?
22 I hate them with [k]perfect hatred;
I count them my enemies.

23 (Q)Search me, O God, and know my heart;
Try me, and know my anxieties;
24 And see if there is any wicked way in me,
And (R)lead me in the way everlasting.

He Is Ransom – Living Water Ministries

From the writing of Psalm 55 He ransoms me and keeps me safe     from the battle waged against me,     though many still oppose me. 19  God, who has ruled forever,     will hear me and humble them. Interlude For my enemies refuse to change their ways;     they do not fear God. He which is enemies who…
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