In this podcast, John Mark Comer discusses the Advent hope of Jesus's birth and second coming, highlighting how putting our hope in that reality will never disappoint. He explores the themes of lost hope and disillusionment, the purpose of suffering, and the transformative power of Jesus. The speaker also examines the concept of hope, drawing inspiration from Abraham and emphasizing the importance of unshakeable faith.
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The Advent hope of Jesus's birth and second coming is the only hope that will never disappoint in a world of disillusionment.
Through Jesus' death, resurrection, and the gift of the Holy Spirit, we find hope, comfort, and transformation in the midst of suffering.
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The Hope of Jesus' Return
The main hope of Advent is that Jesus will return to make all things new. This hope is rooted in the promise of Revelation, Isaiah, and Paul that Jesus will wipe away every tear, end death and suffering, and establish a kingdom that will never end. While many today have lost sight of this hope, it is essential for true Christian hope. It goes beyond our current circumstances and puts our trust in God's future restoration and redemption.
The Presence of Jesus in Suffering
In the midst of our suffering, we find hope in the fact that Jesus is with us. Regardless of what we face, we are not alone. Through Jesus' death, resurrection, and the gift of the Holy Spirit, we have access to the Father's love and presence. We can find comfort and healing in God's presence and experience transformation as we allow our suffering to shape us into people of love.
Suffering as a Pathway to Love
Our hope includes the understanding that our suffering has a purpose. As followers of Jesus, we are called to become people of love, and suffering plays a crucial role in shaping us into those who can co-rule with Jesus in the future kingdom. By embracing suffering and choosing to love even in the midst of pain, we participate in the continuity of Jesus' comings and allow God's transformative power to work in and through us.
God's Goodness in This Life and the Next
Our hope extends to both this life and the next. While we anticipate Jesus' return and the complete restoration of all things, we also trust that God can bring forward glimpses of his future kingdom into the messiness of our present world. God's goodness and surprise goodness are already present in our lives, and we are called to cultivate gratitude and awareness of these gifts. Our hope is anchored in the belief that God will work all things together for our good and bring about good in this life and the next.
When was the last time you were disappointed? In our world, it's easy to put our hope in things that fail us. In contrast to the disillusionment of the world, John Mark talks about the Advent hope of Jesus's birth and second coming, showing us how putting our hope in that reality is the only hope that will never disappoint.
Key Scripture Passages: Luke 1v16-38; Luke 24v13-27
This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Pat from Modesto, California; John from Minneapolis, Minnesota; Scott from Waco, Texas; Nick from Laguna Niguel, California; and Tahisha from Arlington, Virginia. Thank you all so much!
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