hope...

So radical, so profound, so revolutionary were these words that Jewish scholars said they must be a prediction of the Messiah to come. Theses scholars, who lived before Christ, were referring to God’s promised through Amos, "In that day I will restore David's fallen tent." Amos 9:11.

If you’ve ever been camping, you're probably familiar with the classic prank of pulling up the poles while your friends are sleeping in their tent (of course, I wouldn’t know I’ve just heard it’s comical to watch as these lumps of people try to find the tent door zipper in the dark).

God says David’s kingly dynasty had collapse and the people were groping in the dark. Nevertheless, God would restore it. One day, God would place a Forever King on the throne (see 2 Sam 7:16).

As we approach Palm Sunday, and Easter, remember God is in the business of restoration. The hope of David’s restored tent, much more Jesus’ Risen Life, is the hope that Jesus is our Forever King. He restores our fallen, lumpy lives. That's hope.