Zechariah & Elizabeth: Hope That Soothes Our Longings

“What are you hoping and waiting for?”

Christmas Celebrates Enduring Hope

Christmas Announces Reawakening Hope

*The angel said to him: “Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to call him John. * Luke 1:13

After this his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and for five months remained in seclusion. “The Lord has done this for me,” she said. “In these days he has shown his favor and taken away my disgrace among the people.” Luke 1:24-25

The Christ of Christmas Restores Our Hope

The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. Isaiah 9:2

Restored Hope for dreary days

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6

- Hope that calms confusion

- Hope that gives strength

- Hope that brings security

- Hope in the midst of turmoil

Restored Hope for broken hearts and shattered dreams

“What are you waiting & hoping for?”

- Right now, do you sense hope reawakening in you?

- Do you need hope restored?

- What might happen if you surrendered it to Jesus?