Teach Me to Abide — Episode 009Abide in the Promise: The Long Wait for ImmanuelEpisode Length: 10–12 minutesTheme: Waiting, Advent, Hope in the SilenceScripture Focus: John 15:4, Galatians 4:4 Episode SummaryIn this Advent kickoff episode, we explore one of the most overlooked realities of Christmas—the long, painful season of waiting before Jesus came. God’s people endured 400 years of silence with no prophet, no new Scripture, and no fresh word. But God was not absent. He was preparing the world for the exact moment Christ would arrive.If you’re in a season that feels long, quiet, or uncertain, this episode will comfort and anchor your heart in the truth of John 15. Abiding is not passive—it’s how we remain connected to Jesus when life feels like a long wait. Advent reminds us: when we cannot see God’s hand, we can trust His heart.Key ScripturesJohn 15:4 (CSB) — “Remain in Me, and I in you.”Galatians 4:4 (CSB) — “When the fullness of time had come, God sent His Son…”Main PointsAdvent Is a Season of WaitingWaiting is hard—but it’s deeply spiritual. God’s people waited in silence, disappointment, and longing.Jesus Invites the Weary to RemainAbiding means staying connected to Jesus even when the fruit isn’t visible yet.God’s Silence Was Not His AbsenceThe 400 silent years were filled with God’s behind-the-scenes preparation. The same is true in your life.Abiding When You Want to EscapeIn long seasons, we’re tempted to numb, rush, or take control. Jesus gently calls: “Remain in Me.”Christ the Promise—ImmanuelWhen the silence broke, it broke with a baby’s cry. God with us. God close. God present.Weekly Abiding PracticeAdvent Stillness: 2 Minutes of Silence Each DaySit in quiet—no phone, no music, no agenda.Breathe deeply and pray:“Jesus, I remain in You.”Let this become a daily act of surrender in the season of Advent.Reflection QuestionsWhere do I feel like God has been silent?What part of your life feels like a 400-year wait?What promise from Scripture do I need to cling to in this season?What truth anchors your heart more than your emotions?

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