THE LOVE OF GOD IS SPILLED!

"Now, hope does not confuse, because the love of God is poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. " 

( Romans 5: 5 ) 

Thought: The biblical meaning of the word hope is related to the certainty that we can have, that what we believe will happen. It is a spiritual trust, which exceeds all our understanding, as well as Faith !!! We can have this certainty, this hope, and this faith, because in our hearts there is much more than just a desire, an emotion, or a belief, because God Himself dwells in us. When we become Christians, Jesus pours the Spirit into us, as a gift from God to sanctify us, make us part of the same Body, and dwell within our hearts. Paul adds one more thing to the list of blessings that come from the presence of God - the love of the Father. It is not something that we just have, but that God continues to renew through the Holy Spirit, just as Jesus promised. 

Prayer: Holy and Mighty God, tremendous in power and majestic in holiness, thank you for not only coming to us in Christ, but for also dwelling in us through His Spirit. Please pour your love into my heart, so that the fruit of your grace may flow from me to those around me, so that they may know your grace. In the name of Jesus I pray. Amen.