This week's message explores the kind of deep, enduring hope described in James 5- a hope that does not remove waiting but transforms it. In seasons of suffering, uncertainty, and delay, you are reminded that true hope is rooted in confidence in Christ, not in quick answers or easy outcomes. Like a farmer trusting the unseen growth beneath the soil, you learn to trust God's timing even when nothing seems to be changing. Because your belonging is in Christ, you can stand firm with steady hope, knowing He is near and faithful to fulfill His promises. "Real hope is built on the nearness, presence, and certainty of Jesus Christ." Pastor Jeffrey Dean Smith Donelson First Belonging Part 13: Hope April 12, 2026