“In his name, the nations shall hold their hope.”
Isaiah 42:4; also quoted in Matthew 12:21
Some Ideas to Contemplate:
- This passage from the Hebrew Prophet Isaiah anticipates a messiah’s arrival and a bright future based on his leadership. While Isaiah is not speaking specifically of Jesus—Master Mystic, Healer, Teacher, and Wayshower—he hopes to know such a person in his lifetime. Isaiah’s hope is a confident desire for future fulfillment.
- Hope, an element of Advent, the contemplative season that prepares us for Christmas, holds the energy of possibility and potential. Hope resonates within our bodies as positive expectation and focused intention. It maintains a faithful “what-if” perspective, such as “I know this is going to be better/easier, even if I do not yet know how.”
- Hope does not deny that difficult or distressing circumstances have occurred. It denies that we will carry the difficulty or distress into the future. It keeps our dreams alive so we can listen to our intuition and follow divine guidance. Especially, hope thrives best when we act in the present, keeping ourselves grounded in what we can do now.
Practices for the Week:
- Contemplate your hopes.
- Notice in whom or in what you hold these hopes.
- Illustrate, journal, and/or record all the ways you direct your hope with positive energy and intention.
You are a spiritual being with a radiant soul, living in a sacred body temple, having human experiences. Remember that you have your own divine soul imprint, the Christ, just as Jesus did. So, rather than dwelling on challenges, focus on what you desire. Avoid fixing hope to specific dates and times, such as when you will meet your soulmate or realize complete healing. Just stay open to seeing and appreciating all the resources you have available now.
© 2025 – Rev. Jennifer L. Sacks – All rights reserved.
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