#soap # Romans 5 ## Title: Problems Bring Hope ## Scripture: (Romans 5:3-5) “Not only this, but we also rejoice in sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance, character, and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” (NET) ## Observation: God’s Word lays out the process by which our faith grows. We experience problems. These problems give us an opportunity to grow in the Lord and see His faithfulness. This faithfulness helps us see how we can trust in Him. Seeing this gives us hope. That’s not always fun. I’d rather just trust in the Lord without having to watch God show His trustworthiness, but that’s just not how life works. There are many opportunities all around us disguised as problems. ## Application: What if every obstacle is only an opportunity to see God more clearly? ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for being overwhelmingly faithful.