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BIBLE READING May 12, 2008
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Saturday, May 17 May the God who gives hope fill you with all joy and peace by your believing, that you may abound in hope with power of holy spirit.—Rom. 15:13. Hope can be likened, not to a candle in the darkness,
but to the brilliant rays of the morning sun, filling one's life
with peace, happiness, purpose, and courage. Note that we "abound
in hope" when we believe God's written Word and receive his
holy spirit. (Rom. 15:4) So ask yourself: 'Do I keep my hope bright
by being a good student of the Bible, reading it daily? Do I pray
often for God's spirit?' (Luke 11:13) If our God-given hope grows
dim in our mind and heart or if our focus shifts elsewhere—perhaps
to material things or to secular goals—spiritual weariness
may soon overtake us, eventually leading to loss of moral strength
and courage. On the other hand, true hope strengthens our faith.
w06 10/1 3:5, 6 |