THE LOVE OF GOD ... IN OUR HEARTS. Christians experience the love of God in their hearts through the Holy Spirit, especially in times of affliction. The verb "shed abroad" is a present perfect tense, signifying that the Spirit continues to flood our hearts with love.
It is this ever-present experience of God's love that sustains us in tribulation and assures us that our hope for future glory is not illusory.
No matter what we may go through in this life, know that God is our present hope on every hand. Although at times it is easier said than done, we must continue to place our hope in the One that can and will deliver us.
Justification through faith brings the believer various results: peace with God, grace, hope, assurance, tribulations, the love of God, the Holy Spirit, salvation from wrath, reconciliation to God, salvation by the life and presence of Jesus, and joy in God.
Keep hope alive in your heart!
Blessings,
Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes
The Word For You Today
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