The Promise of Hope
- Bishop Keith Butler
- Apr 6, 2023
- 2 min read
For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. (Romans 15:4)
Romans 5:4 tells us how, as New Testament believers, we should approach the Old Testament. We shouldn't toss it out, nor should we live by every 613 commands of the law. The Old Testament was written to teach the people of those days and us. It should teach and give us hope. The prophets and scriptures all pointed to one thing: the Savior, who was coming to redeem all humanity from their sins. The Old Testament law showed us we could not keep the law by our own strength. It proved our need for a Savior.
Our Savior came in the flesh in the person of Jesus Christ. Conceived by the Holy Ghost, and born of a virgin, Jesus lived a sinless life. He fulfilled all the prophecies and laws that were written about Him, and through His death and resurrection, He made a way for us to be reconciled with God.
As believers who now live in the New Covenant, we can act in faith and peace knowing God always keeps His promises because we now live in the fulfillment of this wonderful promise.
God fulfilled His promise to the patriarchs of old by sending His Son, Jesus Christ.
The promise of hope about which Paul wrote means we can rest assured God will fulfill His promises because He always has and always will.
Practical Application
In a world filled with chaos and uncertainty, it's easy for people to lose hope and become discouraged. However, God’s Word brings hope. The Old and New Testament are filled with stories of people who faced horrible problems but overcame them through faith in God. As you read God’s Word, pay close attention to His promises, and remind yourself that He always comes through with what He has promised.
