 But unless we have a reason for hope, our joy is an empty shell. But God's word of grace insists that God has paid our debts and has kept his promises for each one of us through the power and sacrifice of Jesus. Our joy is built on the firm words of grace. Our hope endures even in the midst of doubts within. We're built up with the words of grace. So we could stop here with the power of God's words of grace. But there's still more to the message of God.