Fellowship of Hope & Anchor

Justified By Faith, Perfected By Hope – Rom. 5:2

Fellowship

Almighty God you have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless till they find their rest in you; keep us firm in the hope of our calling and having this hope may we purify ourselves and anchor our lives steadfastly by your word, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Devotion

REJOICING IN HOPE – Romans 5:2

All my hope on God is founded;

he doth still my trust renew.

Me through change and chance he guideth,

only good and only true.

God unknown, he alone

calls my heart to be His own

Rejoicing in hope is a possession in Christ which is a blessing of justification.

In our anchor text we read of the blessing of justification which is obtaining access by faith into grace and rejoicing in hope of God’s glory. So, our possession in Christ is rejoicing in hope. Not only do we rejoice merely but we boast in the glory of God since we have been justified by faith. Since we have certain possessions in Christ, we boast about and glory in the hope of the glory of God. Note that glory is one of the richest concepts in the bible and it means “beauty”, power, honour. Glory is a quality of God’s character that emphasizes His exceeding greatness and authority. This glory is shown ultimately and most gloriously in the person of Jesus Christ – John 1:14-18

We shall also behold his glory on the last day as we hope in God. Therefore, let us continue to rejoice in that Jesus Christ who has given us hope for eternal life.

It is my prayer that God will help us to remain in Him so that we will not miss heaven at last.

Anniversary Date

May 14, 2023

Anniversary Theme

Justified By Faith, Perfected By Hope - Rom. 5:2

Anniversary Preacher

VEN. DR. DADE SADARE Chapel of Transfiguration LUTH

Anniversary Song / Hymn

WILL YOUR ANCHOR HOLD

Will your anchor hold in the storms of life,
When the clouds unfold their wings of strife?
When the strong tides lift, and the cables strain,
Will your anchor drift, or firm remain?

We have an anchor that keeps the soul

Steadfast and sure while the billows roll;

Fastened to the rock which cannot move,

Grounded firm and deep in the Saviour’s love!

Will your anchor hold in the straits of fear,
When the breakers roar and the reef is near?
While the surges rave and the wild winds blow,
Shall the angry waves then your bark o’erflow?
Will your anchor hold in the floods of death,
When the waters cold chill your latest breath?
On the rising tide you can never fail,
While your anchor holds within the veil.
Will your eyes behold through the morning light
The city of gold and the harbor bright?
Will your anchor safe by the heavenly shore,
When life’s storms are past for evermore?

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