My dear friends, as we step into this first Monday of Advent, my heart is filled with gratitude for the reminder we received yesterday: God allows His light to shine even when darkness feels overwhelming. There are seasons when our burdens feel heavier than usual and the path ahead seems unclear, yet it is in those very moments that the Lord whispers, “My promise still stands.”
When Isaiah proclaimed that a great light would shine upon those who walked in darkness, he wasn’t speaking to people who had everything under control. He spoke to people who were afraid, uncertain, and deeply in need of God’s intervention. Perhaps you find yourself in a similar place today. If so, take heart—God’s hope is not fragile, nor is it distant. It meets you where you are and gently strengthens your spirit.
As you walk through this day, remind yourself that the hope of Christ is not dependent upon how you feel or what you see. It is rooted in the unchanging promises of God, who never fails, never forgets, and never forsakes His children.
Carry this simple truth with you: No darkness can overcome the hope God has planted within your heart.
With love and grace,
Brother Jesse
Co-Founder & Sr. Chaplain
SFIHG Ministries
