Advent. Arrival. Anticipating a future that's better than the present
Biblical hope is not based on circumstances getting better, but in God's character
Choose hope in God's Character
Door of Hope: and she shall sing there, as in the days of her youth..." Hosea 2:15
"Empty tomb opened up a new door of hope, and they used the Greek word Elpis to describe this anticipation. The Apostle Peter said that Jesus’ resurrection opened up a “living hope” that people can be reborn to become new and different kinds of humans. More than once, the Apostle Paul says the good news about Jesus announces “the Elpis of glory.” source
Foretaste of what God has planned for the whole universe.
Hope is crucial for Healthy Human existence
Isaiah trusts in God's character "Isaiah depicts God as a farmer who plants vines and qavahs for good
grapes." source
Joy -- Jesus's resurrection is hope
Keep Kingdom heart: Know what we are doing with our Kingdom hearts. John Eldredge
Luke 2:8-14 Linus explains the Real Meaning of Christmas, Charlie Brown Christmas Special 1965 (watch here)
My peace I give to you all." ~ Jesus
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source videoNotice the precise moment when Linus drops his blanket ("Fear not") and notice, too, the words "highest" and "Earth" in the angel's worshipful announcement of Jesus' birth in Luke 2:14
"Our tiny will power is not the source of our strength...The strongest human will is always the one that is surrendered to God's will and acts with it." p.105 Renovation of the Heart in Daily Practice
Psalm 130 poet cries out from a pit of despair, “I qavah for the Lord...and Let Israel yakhal for the Lord, because he’s loyal and will redeem Israel from its sins."
Qavah : Hebrew word which also means “to wait.” It’s the feeling of tension and expectation while you wait for something to happen.
"To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory." Colossians 1:27
Utilizing and managing all resources God provides for the glory of God and the betterment of His creation." Old Testament Stewardship source: Holman Bible Dictionary
Video for Day 8 : Advent, Week 2: watch here
Where is your kingdom heart these days? What are you presently doing with it? What are you fantasizing about? Where we take our fantasies is a helpful Way to know What We are doing with our kingdom heart...You have a heart for the kingdom, for the Great Restoration." ~ John Eldredge
eXcerpt From: "All Things New: Heaven, Earth, and the Restoration of Everything You Love" by John Eldredge. Scribd.
Zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this: increase of His government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and up hold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and for evermore. Isaiah 9:7
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