Monday November 09th, 2026
« ESV and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us »
« NKJV 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 »
« Amplified Such hope [in God’s promises] never disappoints us, because God’s love has been abundantly poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us »
1 Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us.
2 Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God’s glory.
3 We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance.
4 And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation.
5 And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.
6 When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners.
7 Now, most people would not be willing to die for an upright person, though someone might perhaps be willing to die for a person who is especially good.
8 But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.
9 And since we have been made right in God’s sight by the blood of Christ, he will certainly save us from God’s condemnation.
One of the ways the devil attacks and hinders God’s plan for people’s lives is to lead their hearts into a state of hopelessness.
- It is unfortunate that some people in the church today have yielded to the devil’s devices and are living a life that is full of hopelessness.
In Ecclesiastes 1:1-14, we see the richest and wisest king in the world speak with a tone of depression and loss of hope.
This tells us that money, power, and all the material things of life cannot give anyone joy and hope.
Those who allow the deceitful pleasures of sin to erode the love for God from their hearts will one day look at themselves and feel empty.
This was what happened in King Solomon’s life as we see in 1 Kings 11:3GNT
« Solomon married seven hundred princesses and also had three hundred concubines. They made him turn away from God »
The Bible warns us in Hebrews 3:12NKJV that we should take heed,
« “…lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.” »
Solomon departed from God, and his life became empty even though he was a rich king.
There is no joy or satisfaction in having material wealth and losing your connection with God. Mark 8:36NLT says
« And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul/life ? »
Money and fame cannot give you hope.
Only Christ in you can give you hope for a better tomorrow.
With Christ, you not only have high hopes for your future here on earth, but you also have an assured future in eternity.
If you have Christ, hold on tight to Him because that is the greatest possession you will ever have. 2 Peter 1:3ERV says
« Jesus has the power of God. And his power has given us everything we need to live a life devoted to God. We have these things because we know him. Jesus chose us by his glory and goodness »
If you have backslidden at one point or the other, do a self-examination, identify where it all went wrong, and go to God in genuine repentance.
You should also ensure that you seek help from other believers around you.
- Never be too proud to speak to someone that can help you regain your connection with God.
If your heart has been turned away from God, I pray that He will restore your connection with Him and take away every feeling of hopelessness you might be experiencing, in Jesus’ name.
Application – Re-examine your life. Do you prioritise God above all things ?
Author – Bishop Enoch Adejare Adeboye; General Overseer of the RCCG
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