The return of Christ gives us hope and comfort in the face of grief and uncertainty.

Introduction: Offer hope to those grieving or struggling by focusing on the promises of

Christ’s return.

In Light of Christ's return, we are called to live in a way that pleases God.

The coming of Christ calls us to a faith that works, a love that labors, and a hope that endures.

The wilderness we are in is temporary. One day God will restore and renew His creation. We have the ultimate hope through Christ Jesus.

The wilderness is where God prepares us to step into His promises with courage and faith.

The wilderness is where God prepares us to step into His promises with courage and faith.

God uses the wilderness to renew our strength and remind us of His presence.

It is in the Wilderness that we realize how deeply we need Jesus!

The wilderness is where we learn to depend on God for our daily needs.

God often meets us in the wilderness to reveal His purpose and call us into action