Inspirational Bible verses about hope | World Vision UK (2024)

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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. Romans 15:13 ~ 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.

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. Romans 15:13 ~ 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.

For all things are possible with God.' Matthew 19:26 - But Jesus looked at them and said, 'With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.'

"...Christ in you, the hope of glory...." (Col. 1:27) A bold statement: The church is the hope of the world! All of us know that Christ is the hope of the world. But the text says, Christ in us is the hope of the world.

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.

Romans 5:3-5 — Our pain has a purpose.

And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love” (NLT).

24_ Psalm 55:22 - Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken. 25_ Psalm 94:19 - When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy. 26_ Romans 8:6 - The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.

Jesus gives us a clear definition of “the best life” in Matthew 22:34-39. He tells the Pharisees that the first and greatest commandment is to “love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” Loving God is the prerequisite for living our best, God-glorifying life.

How does God define hope? ›

To trust in, wait for, look for, or desire something or someone; or to expect something beneficial in the future. The Old Testament.

Hope is a Gift

A wonderful result of hope is delivered by the Holy Spirit of God. He gives us the power to hope and that is a demonstration of God's love for us. Hope given by him works together to give us confidence, joy, peace, power and love. That is a true gift!

Scripture is full of stories about people who persevered because of their faith and hope. People like Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Joseph, Moses, and Joshua pressed on-even when they didn't “receive what was promised” (Hebrews 11:39).

He came to rescue and restore. He came to call, draw, and love those who without his grace would continue to live for themselves. He came, and because he did, there is hope that sinners can be redeemed and the world can be renewed. It really is true: hope is a person, and his name is Jesus.

Our expectation of eternal life – experiencing the hope of the glory of God – gives Christians perspective on how to live our life while we're here on earth. This hope colors our experiences and how we interact with people. It fuels us and gives our life more meaning.

Psalm 71:1-6

Give the command to save me, for you are my rock and fortress. Deliver me, my God, from the power of the wicked, from the grasp of the unjust and oppressive. For you are my hope, Lord God, my confidence from my youth. I have leaned on you from birth; you took me from my mother's womb.

Psalm 94:19, NLT

Our hope is found in the Lord. He comforts and lifts our spirits if we will run to him with our doubts, worries, and fears. If hope and cheer seem painfully unattainable, take heart: Scripture tells us that in his presence, they're here for the taking.

ESV Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established. NIV Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.