January 17 - Romans 8:24-25

January 17 - Romans 8:24-25

"For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have? But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently."

Consider a cake baking in the oven. The process requires patient waiting, not being able to see the final product yet, but knowing that it will be worth the wait. Similarly, our Christian journey is characterized by a hope for things not yet seen, and the patience that accompanies this hope.

When we place the cake batter in the oven, we do so with the hope of a delightful dessert, though it's not yet visible. This hope isn't merely a wishful thought; it's grounded in the knowledge of the process and a trust in the recipe. In a similar vein, our Christian hope is not baseless; it is grounded in the character of God, His promises, and the work of salvation through Christ Jesus.

The hope of our salvation is both now and not yet. We were saved when we put our faith in Jesus, yet we still look forward to the complete fulfillment of our salvation. This hope for what we do not yet fully see requires patient waiting. Just as the cake needs time to bake to perfection, we need to patiently wait for God’s promises to unfold in His perfect timing.

Reflective Questions

1. How does the hope of your salvation foster patience in your life?

2. What promises of God are you currently hoping for and waiting patiently to see fulfilled?

Morning Prayer

Loving Father, teach us to maintain our hope in what we do not yet see and to wait patiently for Your promises to be fulfilled. May our hope in Your salvation fortify us in all circumstances. Amen

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