Romans 5:2
Romans 5:2
By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
As Paul states in this verse, we have obtained the most significant thing in the universe through Christ: access to the grace of God. As a simple definition, grace is the gift of undeserved favor. Due to our sins, each of us deserves God's angry judgment. In contrast, what we have been blessed with is God's grace. Knowing that we will participate in the glory of God for all time, we should rejoice. Paul encourages us to live each day for Christ, redeeming the time and eagerly anticipating his return. Hope in God's glory is an earnest desire and joyful expectation of the fulfillment of God's rich promises to us. It is based on the sure foundation of His eternal Word and His unchangeable character. Upon seeing Him face-to-face in His glory, we will receive even more abundant blessings. The ease, abundance, and prosperity of a carefree life can often cause us to lose focus on the eternal and place our focus on the temporary. Having a confident future hope of God's glory is the eternal result of patiently enduring our present sufferings today. In light of the glory that will be revealed, let us rejoice in our suffering.
1 Peter 1:9
Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.
Genesis 28:20
And Jacob vowed a vow, saying, If God will be with me, and will keep me in this way that I go, and will give me bread to eat, and raiment to put on,
Psalms 115:11
Ye that fear the Lord, trust in the Lord: he is their help and their shield.
Mark 5:19
Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.