The Scriptures Give Us Hope And Help

"For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of The Scriptures we might have hope."  Romans 15:4 (NIV)

The Apostle Paul wrote to the believers in Rome and told them to read The Word of God whenever things were getting them down.  He said that The Scriptures were written to teach them, and to encourage them, and to give them hope.  He also said that reading God's Word would help them endure whatever they were going through.

Reading The Word of God can help us today.  The Scriptures offer us a helpful word to address every situation and circumstance which we have to deal with.  All Scripture is given by God and it is good for instruction, direction, doctrine, reproof, and correction. (2 Timothy 3:16)  God speaks to us and offers us guidance and a word of encouragement through His Holy Word.  He speaks to us when we have sinned (Psalms 51:1-15 and 1 John 1:9); when we are feeling overwhelmed (Matthew 11:28); when we are weak (Philippians 4:13); when we feel inadequate (Matthew 19:26); when we are dealing with the death of a loved one (2 Corinthians 5:6-8 and 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18); when we are depressed and despondent (Psalms 30:5); when we are going through tough times (Romans 5:3-4, Romans 8:28, and James 1:2-3); when we have been wronged (Matthew 18:15-17); and many other situations too numerous to mention in this brief discourse.  We just need to read The Word of God more than we do. (2 Timothy 2:15)