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Hope That Does Not Disappoint (4)

Times Of Refreshing Daily Devotional                                                       

Date: Sunday, 18 January 2026

Topic: Hope That Does Not Disappoint (4)

Focus: Hope Strengthened Through God’s Promises


🔥Theme:

A new year often brings new expectations—and sometimes quiet fears. But God offers a kind of hope that is not fragile, uncertain, or temporary. This series focuses on building confident hope in God’s promises as the year unfolds. Through these devotionals, you will learn how to trust God beyond outcomes, hold onto hope during uncertainty, and walk forward with assurance that God will not fail you. This is hope that stands firm—because it is rooted in Him.


📖 Key Verse:

 “And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit.”Romans 5:5


Devotional:

Hope grows stronger when it is fed by God’s promises. God’s Word reminds us of what He has said, what He has done, and what He will surely do. In a new year, it is easy to focus on uncertainties. But Scripture redirects our attention to God’s promises, which never fail. Hebrews 10:23 encourages us to hold firmly to the hope we profess, because God is faithful.


📖 Scripture Reading:

  • Hebrews 10:23 — God is faithful to His promises
  • Joshua 21:45 — Every promise fulfilled
  • 2 Corinthians 1:20 — All God’s promises are “Yes” in Christ

💧 Refreshing for the Day:

So, beloved, every promise from God is an invitation to trust Him more deeply. When you hold onto His Word, hope becomes steady and confident—even when circumstances are still unfolding. God’s promises are not fragile. They are firm and dependable. God’s promises strengthen hope and steady the heart. Stay Refreshed!


Note This:

📜 Hope grows when it is nourished by God’s Word.


🛡️ Responsibility:

Choose one promise from Scripture today and hold onto it in prayer.


🙏 Prayer:

Father, thank You for Your promises that never fail. Strengthen my hope through Your Word and help me trust what You have spoken over my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen!


🔥 Prophetic Declaration:

My hope is strengthened by God’s promises. I stand confident in His Word, knowing He will fulfill everything He has spoken. In Jesus’ name, Amen!


As always, thank you for reading and until next time. May today’s Times of Refreshing refresh, encourage and empower you! For previous devotionals, please visit: www.thefountspring.org

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Obiorah, Emeka Prince is a Gospel Servant, an author, a counsellor, a teacher and a minister of the Word. He is a versatile writer and a blogger. He has written many articles published online. He is a member of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Nigeria, (CCRN). He is the author of Times of Refreshing Online Daily Devotional, a daily online devotional that was borne out of the inspiration and direction of the Holy Spirit. It ushers fresh breath into the souls of men, while refreshing and nourishing his spiritual wellbeing. He is the Founder and the Chairman Board of Trustee of The Fount Spring Empowerment Foundation, a non-governmental Organization formed to be a source of help to humanity towards empowering the people. He is happily married to Vivian and proud father to Testimony and Thanksgiving.