Romans 8:25 · KJV

"But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it."

King James Version

Passage Context

²³And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.

²⁴For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for?

²⁵But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.

²⁶Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.

²⁷And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.

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Devotional Reflection

LovePeaceGratitudeHope

I'm not good at waiting. But my hope in the Lord makes me more patient than I would normally be. As much as the Lord has given me, I'm sure I can't even imagine how much more He has in store for me. So, while I wait, I try to keep busy by loving my Heavenly Father and telling others about His grace.

Prayer

Thank you, dear Father, for giving me the patience I need to wait for Jesus' return. This kind of patience is not in my nature, so I know it must be a gift from Your Spirit that lives inside me. Bless my efforts to help people find Jesus and salvation through Him. Bless me so that my faith will be strong and last while I wait. Bless my life, not with things, but with godly character, so that my life can be a light for others. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

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