Restoration Sermon | Awaken to Hope | Hope is Dawning

Hope is more than wishful thinking—it’s an active trust that changes how we live, even in life’s darkest moments. In this message, we’ll explore what it means to hope in the Lord rather than simply hoping for better days. Drawing from Isaiah 64 and the story of Christmas, we’ll see that biblical hope is gritty, grounded, and born in the trials of life. Just as the prophet cried out for God to “rend the heavens and come down,” we are invited to actively place our hope in God’s faithfulness, even when the path ahead feels uncertain. Let’s discover together how hope in Christ moves us to pray boldly, watch expectantly, and live confidently, knowing that God’s light is always breaking through the darkness.