Advent: Hope in Christ

The nation of Israel is facing difficult and trying times as the 12 tribes have split into two Kingdoms moving further away from God. Making matters worse, neighboring Assyria grows stronger threatening to take over, and Israel’s leaders turn to other nations for help instead of relying on God. Despite the repeated failures of Kings past though, the prophet Isaiah delivers a message of hope to Israel showing them how one day the Lord will raise up a King from the lineage of David. This King will have the Spirit of God and rule with all righteousness over the whole earth in ushering in God’s Kingdom. This King, will never fail, but will provide a true hope to all who turn to Him. That King is Jesus Christ!