Hope that does not disappoint

It’s been a trying month for me as we await to begin the invitro-fertilization process. It’s been a wonderful 5 years of marriage that I have enjoyed. However, there has always been this pinning to have little ones running around. Over the last year, we seek both medical and spiritual counsel and have decided to go ahead with the process. But the emotional anxiety, tedious process, the uncertainties, the cost involved and all the hassle that comes with the process has taken a toll. Sometimes, I do wonder, “Why me?” At times, I wish I could be like so many around me who have no problems making babies. And in my foolishness & weakness of the flesh, I reasoned with God, “Haven’t I given up enough?” Today, once again the love and grace of God gripped my heart, for He gently reminded me from as I was preparing a lesson (Yes, I have become an expert at reading the Bible for the sake of others rather than for my soul)

Romans 5:3-5 3 And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; 4 and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; 5 and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

At the end of the day, we have a hope that does not disappoint because God cares and He is still in control. We have a pledge of this hope through the Holy Spirit who is in us and an evidence of hope as Paul stated in v. 6 that is God sacrificing His only Son, Jesus Christ for us. God did not rebuke me for my foolishness, but lovingly reminded me of His hope. It’s not a hope that the in-vitro process will be a success, but a hope that God who does not disappoint, is in control. And hope keeps us going for another day.

Brothers and sisters, I guess we all go through difficult periods in our lives – periods of hurt, periods of grieve, periods of suffering, periods of pain and perhaps in the foolishness of flesh, we question our Lord. Yet, I pray you will cling unto our Lord and approach Him through His word, for there we will find Him encompassing us with His love.