Paul wrote in Galatians 5:5…

“we through the Spirit, by faith, are waiting for the hope of righteousness.”

We are waiting for the hope which that righteousness will ultimately reveal. Are you looking forward to receiving “the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge” will award on that day to those “who have loved His appearing” (2 Timothy 4:8).

 

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