5. The Word of God tells us we still have to live with the problems of this life, but what part does our hope play in our lives? Romans 12:12.
NOTE: ‘“Rejoice in the Lord alway,” says the apostle; “and again I say, Rejoice.” Wherever we go, we should carry an atmosphere of Christian hopefulness and cheer; then those who are out of Christ will see attractiveness in the religion we profess; unbelievers will see the consistency of our faith. We need to have more distinct glimpses of heaven, the land where all is brightness and joy. We need to know more of the fullness of the blessed hope. If we are constantly “rejoicing in hope,” we shall be able to speak words of encouragement to those whom we meet. “A word spoken in due season, how good is it!”’ Lift Him Up, page 244.
6. What promise of support through His Word and through the Holy Spirit, does God give us in this difficult waiting time? Psalm 31:24; Romans 15:4.
NOTE: ‘In Christ “we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins” (Ephesians 1:7), and that is the real comfort of the Holy Ghost. With that assurance, we can find joy in every situation. That is why in Him we have peace. So the Apostle Paul writes: “Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: by whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also; knowing that tribulation worketh patience; and patience, experience; and experience, hope; and hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.” Romans 5:1-5.’ E. J. Waggoner: Present Truth, June 9, 1898.