(December 17, 2023 | Pastor Michael Siggelkow)What are you hoping for this Christmas? Are you hoping to finally get a certain gift you’ve been patiently waiting for? Maybe your hope is for a Christmas miracle of healing for you or a loved one. Or maybe you’re hoping for something different, like a tension free family gathering. As we unwrap the true meaning of hope, we discover that genuine hope is not just wishful thinking, but a confident expectation in the promises of God. As we wait for the fulfillment of God’s ultimate promise – Jesus coming again- we are reminded that our hope is alive because Jesus is alive. In a world filled with challenges, setbacks, and waiting, let’s celebrate the hope that is alive and well, anchored in the promises of Jesus, our Living Hope. Whatever your hope for this Christmas is, may we be reminded that our hope is not in vain and our Savior is with us always.