With Us: Week 1: The Promised Shore

Life's difficulties can create a fog that obscures our view of God's promises, much like swimmer Florence Chadwick who gave up just one mile from shore because she couldn't see through the thick fog. Biblical hope differs from wishful thinking—it's a confident expectation based on God's character and promises. When Christ came as a baby to Bethlehem, He brought hope to a world that had experienced 400 years of divine silence. As believers, we're called to be hope reservoirs for others through simple actions: stopping to see people with compassion, being ready to share our story, showing joy, taking time for divine moments, loving generously, and offering to pray with those in need. The shore of God's promises is closer than we think, even when life's circumstances make it hard to see.

 

5 Day Devotional: https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/With-Us_-Week-1_-5-Day-Devotional.pdf 

Discussion Guide: https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/With-Us_-Week-1_-Discussion-Guide.pdf