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DAILY DEVOTIONAL
April 23
Symbol of hope
"And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us" - Romans 5:5
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The cross is one of the most powerful symbols of hope in the Christian faith. Despite its association with suffering and death, the cross represents the ultimate triumph of hope over despair, love over hate, and life over death. This is because the cross is not the end of the story; it is merely the beginning.
The cross represents Jesus' sacrifice for our sins, but it also represents His victory over death and the promise of eternal life. In the face of tragedy and pain, the cross offers us hope that there is more to life than what we can see, touch, and feel.
The Apostle Paul wrote in Romans 5:5, "And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us." This hope is not a mere wish or a fleeting feeling, but a confident assurance that God is faithful and will keep His promises to us.
As we face the challenges of life, let us hold on to the symbol of hope that is the cross. Let us remember that even in our darkest moments, there is a light that shines in the darkness and that light is the promise of eternal life that God offers us through the death and resurrection of His Son, Jesus Christ.
May we be encouraged by this symbol of hope and may it give us the strength to persevere in the face of adversity, knowing that God is faithful and His promises are true.
Pray with us
Dear God, thank You for being the source of hope in our lives. Help us to always remember that even in difficult times, there is always hope in You. May we hold onto this hope and be encouraged by the symbol of hope that is the cross. In Jesus' name, we pray, Amen.