What does it really mean to live with hope?

In this powerful Advent message from Matthew 24:36–44, we explore why humans throughout history have been obsessed with predicting the end — and why Jesus calls us instead to live ready, grounded, and joyfully expectant.Tracing everything from failed prophecies to cultural predictions like Y2K and the 2012 Mayan calendar,

this sermon uncovers the deeper truth: prediction is a human instinct, but true hope is a Christian discipline. Hope isn’t crossing our fingers for a better future — it’s a confident expectation rooted in the character of God.

Jesus invites us to live prepared, not panicked. Awake, not afraid. Actively waiting with worship, trust, and daily faithfulness.If you long for a deeper, steadier hope in a chaotic world, this Advent message will anchor your soul and reorient your heart toward the One who has come — and who will come again.

Key Themes:

• The difference between cultural hope and biblical hope• Why humans try to predict the end

• What Jesus actually teaches about being ready

• How to wait with joy, not fear

• Three practices for hope-filled living

Application Points:

- Worship while you wait

- Release control while you wait

- Keep coming to God while you wait

Scripture: Matthew 24:36–44