Pastor Bob DuPar
July 18, 2008

Journal Entry



Scripture

1 Chronicles 26:12-27:34; Romans 4:13-5:5; Psalm 14:1-7; Proverbs 19:17

Observation

“God gives life to the dead and calls things that are not as though they were.” Romans 4:17

Abraham did not waver in unbelief, but was strengthened in his faith being fully persuaded that God had power to do what He had promised.”
Romans 4:20-21

The end result of suffering is hope because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit. Romans 5:2-5

Application

Christ’s suffering resulted in our hope since His death made it possible for God’s Spirit to indwell human, sinful, hearts. Suffering also seems to be an activating agent in our lives as well as it relates to hope. In times of trial and pain God’s hope is produced in us through His limitless love which strengthens us.

Prayer

“Lord, help me to draw closer to You and to get to know You better in hard times rather than allowing them to drive me further from You.”