In this third message of the Advent series Waking to God’s Dream, Pastor Mark explores Isaiah 35 and the surprising, defiant nature of biblical joy. Preached into a world shaped by cynicism, exhaustion, and grief, this sermon invites us to see joy not as denial or naïve optimism, but as a resilient choice rooted in trust in God’s faithfulness. Drawing on Scripture and lived experience, it shows how joy takes shape in the middle of the wilderness through gratitude, service, and generosity—and how choosing joy becomes an act of hope as we live toward God’s promised future.

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