Dec 03 2024 21 mins
Welcome to The More Than Enough Podcast. Can you believe it’s already December? This month can feel like a whirlwind, but we’re leaning into something grounding and beautiful—Advent. Each week, we’ll reflect on one of the Advent candles and its meaning, giving you a peaceful reprieve amidst the holiday hustle.
In today’s episode, we’re talking about Hope, the first candle of Advent, often called the Prophecy Candle. Hope is where it all begins—anchoring us in the promises of God and pointing us forward, just as the Old Testament prophets looked ahead to Jesus’ first coming. We’re reflecting on biblical hope as the certainty of God’s promises and how it sustains us, even in seasons of waiting on the seemingly impossible.
Here’s what we dive into:
- The meaning of biblical hope: It’s not wishful thinking but the absolute certainty of God’s promises.
- Stories from Scripture: From Joshua’s bold faith to the inspiring story of Rahab and her "cord of hope."
- Praying for the impossible: Trusting God to breathe life into seemingly hopeless situations.
- Hope for the season: How leaning into Advent can shift our focus from busyness to the beauty of Jesus’ coming.
As we enter this Advent season, we encourage you to reflect on the promises of God and the hope we have in Him—our anchor in every storm.
“Advent is a season of waiting, but our whole life is an advent season—a season of waiting for the last advent, for the time when there will be a new heaven and a new earth.” – Dietrich Bonhoeffer
We’re so grateful you’re here with us. Let’s journey through this season together, keeping our eyes fixed on the hope of Christ.
Join us next week as we light the second candle and explore the theme of Peace.
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