“Waiting with Hope”

Dec. 27, 2020
Sue Sehulster

“May the God of

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fill you with all

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and

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as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” – Romans 15:13

I. We are called to wait with

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Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. —Luke 18:16

(Anna) came along just as Simeon was talking with Mary and Joseph, and she began praising God. She talked about the child to everyone who had been waiting expectantly for God to rescue Jerusalem. —Luke 2:38

You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. —Genesis 50:20

II. We are called to do

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it takes to get to

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“Let’s get over to Bethlehem as fast as we can and see for ourselves what God has revealed to us.” They left, running, and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in the manger. Seeing was believing. —Luke 2:15-17 (The Message)

Jesus said, “Today is salvation day in this home! Here he is: Zacchaeus, son of Abraham! For the Son of Man came to find and restore the lost.” —Luke 19:9-10 (The Message)

When the woman realized that she couldn’t remain hidden, she knelt trembling before him. In front of all the people, she blurted out her story—why she touched him and how at that same moment she was healed. Jesus said, “Daughter, you took a risk trusting me, and now you’re healed and whole. Live well, live blessed!” —Luke 8:47-48 (The Message)