Just as the world seems to be crashing down around us and an abrasive prophet is yelling at you from the cold water of a river you have yet to step into, maybe the reminder is to remember where we have come from and where we are going. From the peace of God, we have come – and by God’s grace, we will enter into God’s peace again. As only God has promised. In Advent, we remember promises God has made, and we look forward to seeing God make good on them and fulfill them.