Romans 9:33 "As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed."
Ashamed: "...one is said to be put to shame who suffers a repulse, or whom some hope has deceived."
There are many things that we hope for throughout this life. We hope for love, a home, security, happiness, fulfillment. Yet it wouldn't be a stretch to say that for the majority of mankind, these hopes are never quite met. Often these hopes are dashed to pieces on the rocky shores of reality.
We could say that those who hoped were put to shame. Their hope has deceived them, causing them to not see life for what it truly is.
Consider this promise then - whosoever believes on Him will not be ashamed. The hope we place in Christ is the truest, most honest hope available to us. He will fulfill His Word, because His Word is Truth. This hope we have in Christ is sure, secure, never failing.
Our hope in Christ will never deceive us. Rather it allows us to see life and this world in the clearest light available. Am I living today as if I will not be ashamed because of my belief in God?
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