Christ Presbyterian Church | Cool Springs A Weary World Rejoices: Comfort, Comfort Ye My People | Russ Ramsey | December 6, 2020
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Dec 5, 2020 Explore the theme of loneliness in our isolating times. The discussion contrasts prophetic doom with God's promise of comfort and double redemption for sins. Listeners are encouraged to engage with their feelings of isolation and to connect with community for support. Russ creatively ties Isaiah's prophecies to the coming of Christ, emphasizing hope for His return. The message invites a heart examination and a renewed focus on the desires that loneliness reveals, ultimately bringing assurance of God's presence and care.
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Possessive Comfort Reframes Loneliness
- God calls his people "my people," signaling he has not abandoned them despite judgment.
- That possessive intimacy reframes loneliness as relational, not ultimate separation.
Redemption Goes Beyond Our Sight
- "Double for all her sins" means God redeems beyond what we perceive we need.
- Divine redemption covers hidden faults we cannot even name.
Daily Encouragement From A Mentor
- Russ Ramsey recounts receiving daily encouraging texts from his mentor Scotty Smith.
- That mentorship shaped his early sense of call into ministry.
