Behold in Hope - Isaiah 40:1-11; 27-31

In this first week of Advent, we turn to Isaiah 40:1–11 and the call to “Behold your God.” Hope is not something we manufacture—it is something we receive as we behold the glory, character, and nearness of Christ. This sermon explores the original context of Israel’s exile, the prophetic promise of God’s coming, and how true transformation happens as we “behold the Lord’s glory” (2 Corinthians 3:18). In a world filled with noise, fear, and uncertainty, Scripture invites us to lift our eyes and see the God who comes with strength, tenderness, and unfailing promises. This is the hope of Advent: a God who draws near and a people who look to Him.