January 7, 2024

LOVE OF GOD POURED OUT

Romans 5:1-5

Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

Encouraging Words

I love all the active verbs in this passage revealing to us that our God is not passive in His relationship with us. Look at this list...

     justified by faith
     we have peace
     we have access by faith
     into His grace we stand
     rejoice in hope
     glory in tribulations
     knowing
     tribulation produces perseverance
          perseverance produces character
               character produces hope
                    hope does not disappoint
     love of God poured out, given to us by the Holy Spirit

Glory be to God!