The Promise of Hope
"The Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel." - Isaiah 7:14
Have you ever noticed that when God makes a promise, He says, “I will”? Not “maybe,” or “possibly,” but “I will.” In Isaiah, God spoke clearly: “The virgin shall conceive and bear a son.” He promised His people that hope was coming, and that hope would arrive in the form of a baby. Imagine that for a moment, God’s promise of salvation, the hope of the world, would be wrapped up in a tiny child.
Why a baby, though? Out of all the ways God could have chosen to bring salvation, why send a baby? Babies bring hope. They represent new beginnings, fresh starts, and a better tomorrow. When a baby is born, there’s a sense of promise, of potential, of life yet to be lived. But this baby, the one promised by God, would be different. He wasn’t just a symbol of hope; He would be the Hope of the world. This child would come to change everything.
Now imagine hearing these words for the first time, over 2,500 years ago. Picture yourself in a synagogue as the Rabbi reads from the scroll of Isaiah. Think of the anticipation, the longing, as God’s people heard the promise of a Savior.
Yet, this wasn’t a promise fulfilled right away. In fact, God’s people would wait roughly 700 years from the time Isaiah spoke these words until the day Jesus was born. Seven hundred years! To put that in perspective, America is only 246 years old, and Columbus discovered the New World about 530 years ago. Waiting 700 years would feel like an eternity.
But once God said, “I will send you a sign,” the countdown began. The people of Israel entered a season of waiting, holding on to the promise that God would send His Son, a Savior. They had no idea when, but they trusted that He would keep His word.
As we enter this Advent season, remember that God’s promises are worth the wait. Just as He fulfilled His promise long ago, we can trust Him with the promises He’s given to us. Even if it feels like an eternity, you can be sure that God is faithful and that He will always keep His word.
Have you ever noticed that when God makes a promise, He says, “I will”? Not “maybe,” or “possibly,” but “I will.” In Isaiah, God spoke clearly: “The virgin shall conceive and bear a son.” He promised His people that hope was coming, and that hope would arrive in the form of a baby. Imagine that for a moment, God’s promise of salvation, the hope of the world, would be wrapped up in a tiny child.
Why a baby, though? Out of all the ways God could have chosen to bring salvation, why send a baby? Babies bring hope. They represent new beginnings, fresh starts, and a better tomorrow. When a baby is born, there’s a sense of promise, of potential, of life yet to be lived. But this baby, the one promised by God, would be different. He wasn’t just a symbol of hope; He would be the Hope of the world. This child would come to change everything.
Now imagine hearing these words for the first time, over 2,500 years ago. Picture yourself in a synagogue as the Rabbi reads from the scroll of Isaiah. Think of the anticipation, the longing, as God’s people heard the promise of a Savior.
Yet, this wasn’t a promise fulfilled right away. In fact, God’s people would wait roughly 700 years from the time Isaiah spoke these words until the day Jesus was born. Seven hundred years! To put that in perspective, America is only 246 years old, and Columbus discovered the New World about 530 years ago. Waiting 700 years would feel like an eternity.
But once God said, “I will send you a sign,” the countdown began. The people of Israel entered a season of waiting, holding on to the promise that God would send His Son, a Savior. They had no idea when, but they trusted that He would keep His word.
As we enter this Advent season, remember that God’s promises are worth the wait. Just as He fulfilled His promise long ago, we can trust Him with the promises He’s given to us. Even if it feels like an eternity, you can be sure that God is faithful and that He will always keep His word.
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We wait to be born , wait to get married and wait to die . Life is about waiting . God’s time is perfect sometimes it’s difficult waiting we get impatient and want an answer, a resolution or an instant healing . As a baby, we have to grow and mature waiting is a part of life that requires patience .