EPISODE · Dec 18, 2025 · 17 MIN
664 Waiting for the Lord: Advent Hope in the Old Testament (Isaiah 40)
from The Daily Grind · host John Spencer
Thursday, December 18th: In this episode of The Daily Grind, John turns to Isaiah 40 to explore how Advent hope was formed long before the birth of Jesus. Speaking to a weary people in exile, Isaiah proclaims comfort, restoration, and the promise that God has not forgotten His people. This passage reminds us that waiting is not passive or wasted, but a place where God renews strength and deepens trust. Advent invites listeners to bring their weariness honestly before God and to trust that His faithfulness sustains us even when nothing seems to be changing.Email me your questions, comments, and suggestions. I'd love to hear from you! If y'all wanna talk more 'bout this, I'm all ears. Just give me a holler. You can also help by sending me your favorite trivia or dad joke(s) at [email protected] Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.
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Thursday, December 18th: In this episode of The Daily Grind, John turns to Isaiah 40 to explore how Advent hope was formed long before the birth of Jesus. Speaking to a weary people in exile, Isaiah proclaims comfort, restoration, and the promise that God has not forgotten His people. This passage reminds us that waiting is not passive or wasted, but a place where God renews strength and deepens trust. Advent invites listeners to bring their weariness honestly before God and to trust that His faithfulness sustains us even when nothing seems to be changing.Email me your questions, comments, and suggestions. I'd love to hear from you! If y'all wanna talk more 'bout this, I'm all ears. Just give me a holler. You can also help by sending me your favorite trivia or dad joke(s) at [email protected] Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.
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