August 13
May the God
of Hope Fill You
Romans 15:13
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Daily Steps
As this devotional series on finding peace reaches its final conclusion, this verse serves as the perfect, final benediction. It brings together all the themes of the year—the divine source, the role of trust, and the overflowing result. The ultimate desire for the new believer is this: May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace.
The peace in this blessing is found in spiritual abundance:
The Source of Abundance: He is "the God of hope." This title reminds us that God is not just the giver of hope (Day 205), but the very essence of it. This eternal, abundant God is the source of everything good.
The Method of Receiving: This divine abundance is received "as you trust in Him." This single action—trust (Day 176)—is the key that unlocks the door. It is the simple act of releasing control (Day 223) and believing His promises (Day 211) that allows the fullness of God's blessings to flow into your life.
The Resulting Overflow: The result of this trust is an overflowing abundance: being filled with all joy and peace, leading to an overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. This final state—a life characterized by overflowing, spirit-powered hope—is the ultimate expression of Christian maturity and peace (The Unfailing Assurance, Day 222).
Your final peace is secured by trust in the God of hope. Simply trust in Him today, allowing Him to fill you with all joy and peace, so that your life may overflow with hope into the future.
Reflective Question
If you truly believe that the God of hope wants to fill you with all joy and peace, what is the one current fear or worry you are holding back from Him? How can you express your trust in Him right now to allow that joy and peace to flow and overflow with hope?
Prayer
Heavenly Father, I praise You as the God of hope. I thank You for concluding this journey with the promise of overflow. I choose to surrender my fears and trust in You today.
I pray that You will fill me with all joy and peace by the power of the Holy Spirit. May my life eternally overflow with hope in Christ Jesus, my Savior. Amen.
