ADVENT WEEK TWO: PEACE
December 8 Rev. Mike Miller
When Mountains Crumble in Advent
Isaiah 54:1-17
For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast
love shall not depart from you and my covenant of peace shall not be re-
moved, says the Lord, who has compassion on you. Isaiah 54:10
Advent is a time when we are to prepare our hearts to celebrate the coming
of the Christ child. But sometimes in the middle of the busyness of our prepa-
rations for Christmas services and celebrations, the uncertainty we see in
the world, and even sorrow that can surface during this season, Isaiah 54:10
offers a grounding truth: God’s love is unshakable and no matter how busy or
uncertain or sorrowful we are, God’s love will always surround us.
Mountains and hills are some of the most stable features in nature and can
represent the unshakable parts in our lives. Yet even if they were to crumble,
God assures us that this divine love will not. Unfortunately we know that the
seemingly unshakable parts of life can be easily disrupted. Relationships may
fail, health may falter, finances can collapse, but in all of these moments, God
speaks a profound truth: God’s love for each of us remains unshaken.
Isaiah 54:10 is a powerful promise for those who feel as though their world is
falling apart, especially during the holiday season. When we feel like our life is
in a season of chaos or grief, this verse becomes an anchor. It shifts our focus
from what is shaking around us to the one who remains steady. It reminds us
that even in the storm, we are not abandoned. God’s compassion is near, per-
sonal, and unrelenting.
So whether we find ourselves on a mountaintop of joy or in a valley of difficul-
ty this Advent, hear God’s words: “My love for you will not be shaken.” Let this
promise steady you. Let it soften your hurried soul and remind you that God’s
love and peace is always near. Let it draw you into the quiet awe of the sea-
son.
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