#[Hebrews 6:19; Isaiah 6:1-10; Isaiah 53:6]#
Ashwin's main point is that true hope in troubled times is found not in earthly circumstances, but in anchoring oneself in Jesus Christ and recognizing God's sovereign reign. He illustrates this through Isaiah's vision of God high and exalted on his throne, emphasizing that while earthly leaders may fail and crises may abound, God's sovereignty remains unchanged. Ashwin connects this vision to the acknowledgement of personal and national sinfulness, followed by the cleansing and commissioning that comes through Christ's atonement, urging listeners to respond to God's call to be ambassadors of hope in a despairing world. He contends that a correct vision of God and His attributes, especially His holiness and grace through the cross, is essential for overcoming hopelessness and finding lasting hope.