Romans 5

"... 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" (v5). Paul encourages us to "exult in our tribulations," because when we cling to Jesus, the result is unshakeable hope. God-in-Christ proved His amazing love by dying for us "while we were yet sinners" (v8). If He loves us this much, surely He will never abandon us.

Jesus is with us always through the Spirit "who was given to us," continually pouring out His love, giving us reason to hope in every trouble.