Sometimes God’s ways do not make sense to us. The world around us lives by their own rules, and we may envy them. God’s ways sometimes require us to do what we do not want to do, and prohibits us from doing things we may want to do. In a time of intense pressure, Daniel demonstrates the wisdom of following God’s ways, even when they seem out of step with the world.

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Hope will only matter to those who hear and believe there is a reason to hope. Jesus comes in a way that convinces us of this reason. He comes so that those who most need hope can find it. As messengers of that same hope, we are encouraged as we discover its power.

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While the world seeks to defeat and divide the family of God, one Son comes from the small village of Bethlehem to rescue and unite His family. In a culture filled with division, we find hope in the one who comes to bring us back together.

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At first there is very little hope, no realistic chance of survival, let alone victory. Then, however, a branch grows from a fallen tree, pointing once more to a restored garden. Our hope might not be visible to everyone, but those who watch this Branch will be encouraged and empowered to believe in the growing work of God.

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The child we remember at Christmas is no ordinary child. The man who later walks the streets of Jerusalem is no ordinary man. The meek and mild Person who sleeps in a stable and wanders the hillsides bears all the power of God, because He is God. We need not fear the future, because we follow a Warrior who guarantees our hope.

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When God’s prophet predicts the birth of a unique child, His people needed a reason to hope. Powerful enemies threatened almost certain destruction. God, however, will not abandon His people to despair. This sign will be a sign to all people that He will fulfill His good plans for us.

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The people celebrate when God visits their temple. Even when we are tempted to focus on the brokenness of our world, how can our church remain a place to celebrate all the good that God is doing among us?

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In the final section of Solomon’s prayer, he asks God to respond when people from all over the world come to seek His forgiveness and restoration. How can our church ensure that all those who are seeking truth and exploring their faith here will discover a God who forgives and heals?

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Solomon continues his prayer by asking God to continue pouring truth into their sometimes-misguided journey. How can we ensure that our church is a place where people can find God’s truth in a mixed-up world?

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Solomon dedicates the temple with prayer. This prayer highlights our need to dialog regularly with God, to reconcile our will with His will. How can our church become a place where people can freely and frequently dialog with God about His will for our lives?

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