"Comfort Mountain" Isaiah 40:1-11 | Rev Frank Hart | 12-10-23

"People seem to view God as either a mighty and powerful terrifying being who must be feared and reverently respected—or as gentle Jesus, meek and mild, a hippy shepherd philosopher who couldn't hurt a fly. But He is both. He's always both." "The difference between a wise person and a fool boils down to whether talking to them helps or not. A wise person can hear what you tell them, see the error of their ways, and change. A fool doesn't listen, won't listen, and doesn't learn without consequences. Talking with a fool is a waste of time, they're just waiting for you to stop talking so they can get back to their foolishness." "It's my hope that you can hear what I'm saying today, I mean really hear it, not like a fool who's just waiting for the preacher to stop talking—but as a wise person who will listen and let what they hear make a difference." "Comfort, comfort for my people. Prepare the way for the King. The Messiah. So powerful, but so gentle. Almighty God came to earth but He came as the Good Shepherd. He came to find you and pick you up—carry you back home where you belong." God has Hope for you here. Join us: https://www.NewChurch.Love Please support NewChurch by texting the word "Give" to 832-400-5299.