John Mark Comer Teachings Waiting Hope-fully with Simeon (ft. Gemma Ryan) | Advent 2025 E1
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Dec 1, 2025 Gemma Ryan, a spiritual director and former associate pastor, invites listeners to explore the profound themes of waiting and hope through the lens of Simeon's story in Luke 2. She poses transformative questions about what we are waiting for and who we are becoming in that waiting. Gemma emphasizes that waiting isn't passive; it can be a time of active transformation and spiritual growth. She shares personal experiences of how waiting refines the soul and connects listeners to the sustaining presence of the Holy Spirit as they navigate their own journeys.
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Active Waiting Is Expectant Presence
- Waiting is not passive; active waiting involves alert expectancy and hope rooted in God's promises.
- Simeon exemplifies watchful waiting, staying present and attentive to the Spirit's nudges.
Hope Survives Prophetic Silence
- Simeon waited during a prolonged era of prophetic silence, trusting scripture's promise despite the darkness.
- Galatians 4:4 shows the fulfillment arrived even when people didn't know the timing.
Reframe Waiting By Asking A Single Question
- Ask, "What does this make available to me?" to reframe painful waiting into formative opportunity.
- Choose your posture in the liminal season so waiting shapes you rather than embittering you.
