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Wild at Heart

The Dilemma of Christmas Expectations

Dec 18, 2023
The podcast discusses the dilemma of Christmas expectations and the concept of Advent. They talk about the One Minute Pause app and Christmas preparations. They explore the beauty and promise of Christmas, emphasizing living with hope and praying for restoration. The hosts also discuss the apostasy of the hour and extend warm Christmas wishes to their listeners.
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Quick takeaways

  • Christmas is a promise partly fulfilled; embrace the promise and long for Jesus' return.
  • Living in the in-between time of the Christmas promise brings tension; reject unbelief and focus on Jesus' return.

Deep dives

The Promise of Christmas

The podcast discusses the promise of Christmas and the anticipation of Jesus' arrival. It emphasizes that Christmas is a promise partly fulfilled and that the magic and enchantment of the season can sometimes feel fleeting. The hosts encourage listeners to embrace the promise and long for Jesus' return, reminding them that Christmas is not just about celebrating the birth of Christ, but also about anticipating his second coming. They discuss the importance of removing the veil of unbelief and inviting Jesus into the hurts and anger associated with unfulfilled promises. The hosts pray for the Holy Spirit's fire to burn away the veil and for the blood of Jesus to cleanse and restore hope and imagination.

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