Psalm 25:1-10; 21 – The Advent of HOPE

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Psalm 25:1-10; 21 – The Advent of HOPE

Our loving God wants nothing more than for us to run into His arms with the love and trust of a little child. And that, that is the hope we have in our relationship with God. As Archbishop Desmond Tutu said, “Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” Having hope requires effort and determination on our part.

No matter what we have done or what we have failed to do, God is always with us, always ready to forgive us, to mend our hearts and souls, and to teach us so that we don’t repeat the errors of our past, but instead, better follow God’s leading in our lives. In this season of Advent, we too expectantly wait for God, hoping and trusting that God will help us sense God’s life-giving presence in and among us.

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1 Samuel 17 – David and Goliath

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1 Samuel 17 – David and Goliath

David used the word “rescued” several times in today’s story.
The God who rescued the Israelites from Egyptian slavery can and does rescue us.
The God who rescued Daniel from the lions’ den can and does rescue us.
The God who rescued David from a terrifying opponent can and does rescue us.
The God who rescued Jesus from the powers of death can and does rescue us.

Thank God, we have been rescued, we are being rescued, and we will be rescued in our future. Knowing this, we can confidently step into God’s leading with David’s youthful boldness, the same boldness which enabled him to overcome his problems – and his failures – and lead his people into greatness. Embracing such bold faith will enable us to lead ourselves, our neighborhoods, and our communities into moments and places reflective of God’s Kingdom.

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