{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c62c8fd44a2674cd18225f/6937426a3929b3e55850fc3d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Waiting in Peace | Mike Meeks","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67c62c8fd44a2674cd18225f/1765229103871-6cd5aaea-ab18-47c4-84fd-f8411c945e2b.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>What does it look like to experience&nbsp;<em>peace</em>&nbsp;in a season of waiting? In Week 2 of our Christmas series,&nbsp;<strong>The Wait Is Over</strong>, Mike Meeks unpacks the story of Simeon in Luke 2 — a man who waited for the Messiah with deep trust, active faith, clear eyes, and a heart full of joy. His life shows us that peace isn’t passive… it’s something God grows in us as we walk with Him.</p><p>In this message, we’ll explore how peaceful waiting often looks like:</p><ul><li><strong>Trust</strong>&nbsp;(Choosing to rely on God even when we can’t see the full story)</li><li><strong>Active Faith</strong>&nbsp;(Stepping forward in obedience, even before the path is clear)</li><li><strong>Eyes Open to God’s Presence</strong>&nbsp;(Letting Christ’s peace rule in our hearts)</li><li><strong>Joy</strong>&nbsp;(Discovering the eternal hope Jesus brings — our Prince of Peace)</li></ul><p>Through Simeon’s example, we’ll learn how God meets us in our waiting, forms us through it, and fills us with a peace the world cannot give.</p><p>––––– If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs peace today! –––––</p><p>– To support this ministry and help us continue reaching people around the world, click here:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://eastlake.church/give\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://eastlake.church/give</a></p><p><img src=\"https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f514/72.png\">&nbsp;Subscribe for more messages of faith, hope, and love for your everyday life.</p>","author_name":"EastLake Church"}