"Advent": Joy Through the Eyes of the Prophets (Zephaniah 3:14-20)

The pain of the past can often steal our present joy. For some, this time of year can amplify that pain to a boiling point. In the season of Advent, we remember that God has ushered in a new age of joy through the arrival of Jesus Christ. His victory is ours, and our joy is forever assured. No matter what present pain we may find ourselves in we can take comfort knowing that: "Our future hope gives us present joy!"