Irving Bible Podcast Renewal in the Waiting | Barry Jones | December 1, 2024
Dec 2, 2024
Barry Jones, a speaker at Irving Bible Church, delves into the theme of Advent as a time for spiritual renewal amidst life’s chaos. He reflects on grief, drawing parallels with Isaiah and the stories of Mary and Martha, while incorporating C.S. Lewis's views on sorrow. The discussion emphasizes the transformative power of waiting on the Lord during difficult times. Jones encourages listeners to embrace hopeful waiting, illustrating that spiritual growth often flourishes through patience and reliance on divine strength.
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Advent: A Season of Hopeful Waiting
- Advent is a four-week period where we identify with God's people who longed for Christ's arrival.
- As people living between the Advents, we are called to wait in hope for Christ's return.
Renewal in the Waiting
- Waiting is difficult and often unwanted.
- However, the message of Advent is that renewal comes in the waiting.
Churchill's Defeat
- Winston Churchill, after losing reelection, felt defeated.
- His wife suggested it might be a blessing in disguise, but he felt the disguise was very effective.