Believe and Hope?
Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who believe in and hope the best for others. In Jesus’ name, amen.
When trust is broken, relationships can be fractured. Believers in fellowship rely on each other.
The bonds can be strengthened when we consider what Apostle Paul says when he is writing about love in 1 Corinthians 13:7 (ESV):
“Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.”
I looked up this verse in the notes of the English Standard Version:
“The terms ‘believes’ and ‘hopes’ (my quotes) are sandwiched between ‘bears’ and ‘endures’ (my quotes) and, like them, probably refer to relationships between people rather than to faith and hope in God. Love believes the best of others and hopes the best for them.”
Within the fellowship of believers, God can use relationships to bring others to himself. Do you believe and hope the best for other believers? If so, praise God.
If not, what needs to change?
Tell me what you think in the comments below.
