"Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Romans 15:13 NASB
REFLECT
With Father’s Day coming up this weekend, many of us will be reflecting on the essential role of the ‘father’ in our lives. Our earthly fathers are called to provide, protect, lead, and love their children. Yet even the best among them offers only a fleeting glimpse into the character and nature of our Heavenly Father—the God of hope. Romans 15:13 reminds us that our Father in Heaven is not only the source of hope—He is the God of hope, who fills us with joy and peace as we believe, so that our hope overflows by the power of the Holy Spirit.
In a world clouded by uncertainty and fear, we are invited to draw near to Him—our Father who never fails. His love is unchanging, His promises are sure, and His presence is constant. Whether your earthly father offered strength and stability or left a void in our life, we can still draw near to God, seek His face, and sit in His presence. Because the ‘Bible tells us so’, we have a Father who is always at work—shaping, providing, comforting, and leading—always and intentionally with the always present plan of drawing us nearer to Himself and giving us a hope and a future.
Our Father’s love is always active and absolutely complete—He disciplines us in love and delights in us as His children, pouring out hope that revives our weary hearts, calms our anxious minds, and empowers us to press in and press on in life with ‘all joy and peace’. As children of God, our identity, security, and future are forever grounded in His unwavering love.
PRAY
Father God, on this Father’s Day, we lift our eyes to You—the God of hope. Thank You for loving us perfectly, providing for us faithfully, and guiding us patiently. Fill our hearts today with joy and peace as we trust in You. Where there has been sorrow, bring comfort. Where there has been doubt, renew faith. And where hope has been lost, restore it through Your Holy Spirit. We praise You not only for being our Creator but for being our Father—our Abba—who walks with us every step of the way, every single day. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Happy Father's Day!
Rejoicing in Hope, persevering in tribulation, and dedicated to prayer!
Dion Elmore
Vice President | NDP Task Force
