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“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing,
so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”
— Romans 15:13 (ESV)
The central theme of these lyrics is hope—not human optimism, not vague positivity—but biblical hope anchored in the character of God, produced by the Holy Spirit, and sustained through the Word.
Notice how Paul describes God: “the God of hope.” Hope is not merely something God gives; it is something that flows from His very nature. When our hope is rightly placed in Him, it becomes:
The lyrics take us on a journey:
This is not shallow sentiment. It is a pathway of spiritual formation: how a believer moves from discouragement and weariness to stability, endurance, and supernatural strength—on the wings of hope.
Let us see what the Word of God says about this hope.
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### Romans 15:13 – Hope in the Midst of Tension
Romans was written by the apostle Paul to the believers in Rome—a diverse church of Jews and Gentiles wrestling with unity, doctrine, and practical holiness. In Romans 15, Paul is speaking about believers walking together, bearing with one another, living in harmony, and glorifying God with one voice.
In that context he prays:
> “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing…”
This is not a private, individualistic blessing only. It is connected to living out the gospel in community. Joy, peace, and abounding hope are necessary for believers to endure trials and maintain unity.
### Jeremiah 29:11 – Hope in Exile, Not Comfort
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord,
plans for welfare and not for evil,
to give you a future and a hope.” — Jeremiah 29:11
These words were spoken by God through Jeremiah to the Jewish exiles in Babylon. They were under judgment, displaced from their land, surrounded by a pagan culture, and tempted by false prophets who promised immediate deliverance.
God, instead, told them:
Then came this promise: “I know the plans I have for you…” This hope was not an escape from discipline but the assurance of God’s redemptive purpose in the midst of discipline.
So the promise of a “future and a hope” is not for people who refuse God’s dealings, but for those who submit to His process and trust His character.
### Isaiah 40:31 – Renewed Strength for the Weary
Isaiah 40 speaks to a people who feel abandoned and exhausted:
> “My way is hidden from the LORD,
and my right is disregarded by my God.” (Isa 40:27)
God answers by revealing His greatness as Creator, Sustainer, and Sovereign over nations. In that revelation, He gives this promise:
> “But they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings like eagles;
they shall run and not be weary;
they shall walk and not faint.” — Isaiah 40:31
This was not spoken to people on a spiritual high, but to those who were tired, disillusioned, and questioning God’s care.
### Psalm 42:5 – The War Inside the Soul
The psalmist cries:
> “Why are you cast down, O my soul,
and why are you in turmoil within me?
Hope in God; for I shall again praise him,
my salvation and my God.” — Psalm 42:5
This comes from someone who is:
Here we see the inner dialogue of a believer. He questions his own soul, then issues a command to himself: “Hope in God.” This is not denial of pain; it is an act of spiritual warfare against despair.
### Romans 5:2 – Access into Grace and Rejoicing in Hope
“Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand,
and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.” — Romans 5:2
Paul is describing the effects of justification by faith:
Hope here is anchored in God’s ultimate purpose—to share His glory with us in Christ (Rom 8:30).
### Hebrews 10:23 – Holding Fast Under Pressure
“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering,
for he who promised is faithful.” — Hebrews 10:23
The epistle to the Hebrews was written to believers under pressure—tempted to draw back, to compromise, or to abandon Christ because of persecution and hardship.
The writer exhorts them to:
The ground of this exhortation is not their strength, but God’s faithfulness: “for He who promised is faithful.”
This is where the song ends—on the firm grip of faith that refuses to let go of hope.
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### 1. “Hope” – *elpis* (Greek) / *tiqvah* (Hebrew)
In the New Testament, the main Greek word for “hope” is ἐλπίς (*elpis*).
It is closely connected to faith. Faith believes; hope expects. Faith is anchored in God’s Word; hope looks forward to the fulfillment of that Word.
In the Old Testament, a key word is תִּקְוָה (*tiqvah*), translated “hope” or “expectation.” Interestingly, this word also means a cord, line, or rope (Joshua 2:18, the scarlet cord).
So biblical hope is like a cord that connects the present to God’s future promise. You may be in the midst of darkness, but hope is the rope that ties you to God’s declared end.
In Jeremiah 29:11:
> “To give you a future and a hope (tiqvah)…”
God is saying, “I will give you a future that is connected, tied, secured by My promise.”
In Romans 15:13:
> “That you may abound in hope (elpis)…”
This is not a small measure. It is an overflowing, Spirit-produced certainty of God’s goodness and faithfulness.
### 2. “Wait / Hope in the Lord” – *qavah* (Hebrew)
Isaiah 40:31:
> “But they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength…”
The Hebrew word is קָוָה (*qavah*), often translated “wait,” “hope,” or “look eagerly for.”
Literally, *qavah* has the sense of binding together, like twisting strands into a rope. It is related conceptually to *tiqvah* (cord, hope).
So “those who wait for the LORD” are those who bind themselves to Him in expectant trust. It is not passive waiting. It is active, focused, persistent expectation—like someone leaning forward, looking for the fulfillment of a promise.
This deepens our understanding of the line:
> “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength…”
Hope here is not psychological trickery. It is the act of binding your inner life to the Lord’s character and promises, so that His strength flows into your weakness.
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### [Intro] – The God of Hope and the Work of the Holy Spirit
Romans 15:13
“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing
So that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope”
This is a prayer, and it reveals a divine order:
1. God is the source – “the God of hope”
2. The heart is the vessel – “fill you”
3. The conditions are faith and the Spirit – “in believing… by the power of the Holy Spirit”
4. The result is abundance – “abound in hope”
Notice the connection:
Where faith is exercised in God’s promises, and the Holy Spirit is given free operation in the heart, the outcome will be joy, peace, and overflowing hope.
If you lack hope, you do not begin with your emotions. You begin with:
Hope, then, is not self-generated. It is Spirit-energized confidence in God’s Word.
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### [Verse 1] – God’s Redemptive Plans in Discipline
Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord
Plans for welfare and not for evil
To give you a future and a hope”
The Lord speaks as the Planner. We often want to show God our plans and ask Him to bless them. But God says.
> “I know the plans I have for you…”
The word for “plans” (Hebrew: *machashavot*) refers to thoughts, designs, purposes, intentions. These are not random. They are deliberate.
“Welfare” is often translated from שָׁלוֹם (*shalom*): completeness, wholeness, well-being. It is not merely financial or physical welfare; it is total well-being under God’s blessing.
The Lord contrasts shalom with “evil” (Hebrew: *ra‘*), which includes calamity, disaster, or harm. So God’s heart is revealed:
For the believer in Christ, this reveals a key spiritual reality:
This verse rebukes the lie of the enemy: “God is against you. God has abandoned you. Your future is ruined.” The Word says the opposite:
He has plans for your good, for your future, for your hope.
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### [Chorus] – The Dynamics of Renewed Strength
Isaiah 40:31
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength
They will soar on wings like eagles
They will run and not grow weary
They will walk and not be faint”
Here is a divine exchange:
The key, again, is hope (qavah) in the Lord—binding ourselves to Him in expectant trust.
Notice the progression:
1. Soaring – “They will soar on wings like eagles.”
2. Running – “They will run and not grow weary.”
3. Walking – “They will walk and not be faint.”
Humanly, we begin with walking, then running, then—if ever—soaring. But God’s order often seems reversed:
True spiritual maturity is demonstrated not merely in moments of soaring, but in persistent walking without collapse. Hope is what sustains this walking.
This is one of the enemy’s strategies: if he cannot stop your soaring, he will try to wear you down in the long walk. But the Scripture says: those who bind themselves to the Lord will not faint.
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### [Verse 2] – Confronting the Soul and Commanding It to Hope
Psalm 42:5
“Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me?
Hope in God; for I shall again praise him
My salvation and my God”
Here we see a key principle of spiritual warfare: you must not let your soul dictate to your spirit; your spirit must speak to your soul.
The psalmist:
1. Diagnoses his own inner condition: “cast down” (depressed, bowed low), “in turmoil” (disturbed, agitated).
2. Questions it: “Why?” This is not mere introspection. It is a confrontation. “Why are you in this condition when you know who God is?”
3. Commands his soul: “Hope in God.”
4. Prophesies to his future: “For I shall again praise Him.”
This is vital for believers who struggle with:
You are not a helpless victim of your emotions. By the authority of God’s Word, your reborn spirit, indwelt by the Holy Spirit, can address your soul and issue commands in line with Scripture.
Hope, here, becomes an act of obedience. To “hope in God” is not simply to feel hopeful; it is to align your inner life with the truth of God’s character and promises, even when every feeling screams the opposite.
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### [Bridge] – Access by Faith and Rejoicing in Hope
Romans 5:2
“Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand
And we rejoice in hope of the glory of God”
This stanza moves us from the internal struggle of Psalm 42 to the objective foundation of our hope: our standing in Christ.
This shows us that hope is anchored in grace, not performance.
You do not rejoice in your own ability to endure. You rejoice in:
When you understand that you stand in grace, hope becomes stable. It is no longer a fragile mood; it is a settled expectation based on Christ’s finished work.
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### [Chorus Again] – Hope as Ongoing Source of Strength
Repeating the chorus reinforces that hope in the Lord is not a one-time event. It is a continuous posture.
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### [Outro] – Holding Fast the Confession of Our Hope
Hebrews 10:23
“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering
For he who promised is faithful”
Here we come to the discipline of confession. The Greek word for “confession” is ὁμολογία (*homologia*), literally “to say the same thing as.” It means:
Hebrews emphasizes “holding fast” this confession:
But the basis of our perseverance is this: “He who promised is faithful.”
Hope holds on, not because we are strong, but because the One who promised cannot lie (Titus 1:2; Heb 6:18).
So the spiritual progression is:
1. We hear God’s promises.
2. We believe in our hearts.
3. We confess with our mouths.
4. We hold fast that confession under pressure.
5. We experience the faithfulness of God.
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### 1. Align Your Mind and Mouth with God’s Promises
First, we must deliberately replace lies with truth.
Then speak the Word:
Your confession must match God’s Word, not your emotions.
### 2. Practice Active Hope—Bind Yourself to the Lord
Second, we must learn to hope as an ongoing spiritual discipline.
To wait or hope (*qavah*) in the Lord means:
You can say:
This is how strength is renewed. The exchange takes place where you consciously cling to God.
### 3. Speak to Your Soul in Times of Turmoil
Third, we must exercise spiritual authority over our own souls.
Following Psalm 42:
You may need to do this out loud:
This is not pretending there is no battle. It is fighting the battle with God’s Word.
### 4. Hold Fast the Confession of Your Hope
Fourth, we must refuse to let go of our confession.
You can form specific confessions from Scripture:
Spiritual reality is often entered by persistent, faith-filled confession based on the written Word.
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### Proclamation
Make this your declaration:
> **I proclaim that the Lord is the God of hope.
> He is filling me with all joy and peace as I believe His Word.
> By the power of the Holy Spirit, I abound in hope.
> The Lord knows the plans He has for me—plans for welfare and not for evil,
> to give me a future and a hope.
> As I hope in the Lord, my strength is renewed.
> I will mount up with wings like eagles.
> I will run and not grow weary.
> I will walk and not faint.
> When my soul is cast down and in turmoil,
> I command my soul: Hope in God.
> I will again praise Him, my salvation and my God.
> Through Jesus Christ I have access by faith into the grace in which I stand,
> and I rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
> I hold fast the confession of my hope without wavering,
> for He who promised is faithful.
> Amen.**
### Prayer
Father,
You are the God of hope. I bring before You every area of my life where despair, fear, or confusion has taken hold. I renounce every lie that says there is no future, no change, no restoration.
By Your Word and by Your Spirit, renew my mind. Fill me with all joy and peace in believing. Holy Spirit, release in me an abundance of hope—confident expectation in the faithfulness of God.
Lord, I choose to bind myself to You. I choose to hope in You. Renew my strength. Where I am weary, lift me. Where I am faint, sustain me. Teach me to speak to my soul and to command it to hope in You.
I take my stand in the grace given to me through Jesus Christ. I rejoice in hope of Your glory. Strengthen me to hold fast the confession of my hope without wavering, because You, who have promised, are faithful.
In the name of Jesus,
Amen.
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