What does the Bible say about hope defered?
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The Bible acknowledges the deep pain of delayed hopes while calling believers to trust God, whose promises are sure and whose timing is wise. Proverbs 13:12 says that hope deferred makes the heart sick, honestly naming the sorrow of waiting, yet fulfilled desire brings life and joy. In Christ, our hope is not wishful thinking but confidence grounded in God’s faithfulness. Romans 15:13 prays that God would fill His people with joy and peace in believing, so that they abound in hope by the Holy Spirit. Jesus also says, “Do not fear, only believe” in Mark 5:36, strengthening faith amid circumstances that seem hopeless.
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- Proverbs 13:12
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
- Romans 15:13
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit.
- Mark 5:36
But Jesus, when he heard the message spoken, immediately said to the ruler of the synagogue, "Don't be afraid, only believe."
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