God is love.

Hope for the Advent

Mount Zion is the location of Jerusalem; past, present, and future.

Jesus took 3 disciples up a mountain for the greatest mountain-top experience of all time: The Transfiguration. Jesus transformed from Jesus in Human form into Jesus as Divine God on the Mountain, foreshadowing what was to come and give hope for all eternity.

Moses ascended Mount Sinai 8 times according to scriptures. Each trip was an encounter with God and a time to receive instruction for leadership, finishing with an encounter that left Moses' face glowing. Our lives should be a reflection of God's radiance, just like Moses.

Abraham was instructed by God to climb a mountain and sacrifice his son, Isaac, on an alter. Before the sacrifice occurred, God spared Isaac and provided a ram in His place. Abraham's obedience teaches us to say, "Here I am, Lord."

Jesus called us to be the "salt of the earth" and the
"light of the world..." May this message both remind us why living for Jesus is so needed in this world around us and may it be an an encouragement to the church in the days ahead.