“…and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” – Romans 5:5 (ESV)
Our verse is part of a passage that enlightens us about a chain of blessing. The passage Romans 5:3-5 is worth a look to see the sequence of character development of our life in Christ. But it is another precious gem in verse 5 that we take up today. If you have ever stood under the falling water in a waterfall and enjoyed the refreshment of a cold-water drenching, then you will appreciate the promise we have today. It can be likened to being under any cascading water naturally or by a fountain. Take notice of the preposition ‘of’. The Holy Spirit pours the love of God into our hearts. Like a shower of blessings, God the Holy Spirit takes a bottomless bucket of love and douses our hearts with His love. We belong to God the Father. He has signed, sealed, and positionally delivered us to Himself. Now He is tuned in listening for us to call on Him. When our weak bodies, weak wills, weakened resolves exhibit their presence, how good it is to know it’s not up to us. God is doing so much for us. We need only receive the blessing.
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