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| Summary: Isaiah offers a profound and poignant vision of hope to ground God’s people to live as ambassadors of God’s future abundance to the world. Isaiah’s words inspire all, especially those who may presently be struggling, to find renewed hope and purpose in God. |
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| Summary: The proper mood for Advent is enthusiasm. Enthusiasm is not merely a feeling, but it is a commitment. It is allowing God to possess us. For many, that enthusiasm will demonstrate itself in some emotional expression, but it is also seen in persistence, in perseverance, in stepping up to the plate, in showing up, in the things we gladly spend our energy on and in the depth of our commitments. |
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| Summary: Throughout history God has employed road builders to head us in the right direction. John the Baptist was one of those road builders, and he was constructing a highway to heaven. His message helps us find that road, but we have to go to the “desert” to hear him. And part of what we hear is about repentance. |
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| Summary: John the Baptist instructs the Pharisees and Sadducees to do more than simply witness the baptisms taking place in the River Jordan. They are to change their lives and produce fruit. Like the Pharisees and Sadducees, we also need to let go of our regular routines and current lifestyles and respond to God’s presence in our lives. This is how we prepare for the Lord during this season of Advent. |
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| Summary: When Isaiah spoke of predator and prey dwelling in peace together, it was a way to symbolize the kingdom of God. But animals also have some things to teach us about living in the world this side of the kingdom ― matters of interconnection, stewardship and the goal of a world at peace. |
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| Summary: Many cults promise happiness, salvation and messages from spiritual leaders. But John the Baptist calls us to repent and prepare for Jesus Christ. |
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| Summary: John the Baptist and Jesus were singing the same joyful song, though perhaps in different keys. The song proclaimed that we can live in the kingdom of heaven starting right now and right here, and we don’t have to wait until after we die. |
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| Summary: Isaiah’s description of “the peaceful kingdom” is a beautiful picture of a world where the Messiah has entered. Peace and harmony and righteousness are in full bloom. Even the animals are at complete peace. However, we all know the work of the Messiah in our world is not yet fully realized. We are called, as God’s people, to work toward that vision of things to come.
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