Hope Has Come
An enduring symbol of hope to many across the world, Hope Has Come tells the central story of redemption for humanity - the gift of God through the Christ child.
Conceptual modern yet timeless design. Hand-selected Italian smalti tiles, including 24k gold tiles, woven throughout the piece. This medium means each piece has natural variations in it and is its own unique creation.
Authentic Old World artistry and techniques, co-created with the world’s finest Italian mosaicists and Mosaic People Founder & Creative Director, Sabrina Winter Shun.
This piece is one that your family will pass down for generations as an enduring symbol of hope through every season.
Dimensions: 11.5” x 8.25” x 1.25”
Weight: 4 lbs
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POEM: Hope Has Come
An uncertain world, savage and rough
A culture of suspicion, accusation, distrust
In the cover of darkness, piercing the night
Delivered through her, a fragile life
Given by Him, an unfailing light
Hope has come
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The Story Behind The Piece
One thing we all share this year and share throughout human history is a deep need for hope. Something outside of ourselves to keep us moving forward, moving toward good.
When I think of the year this piece was created – 2020 – that time in our world, these words emerge:
Unrest. Uncertainty. Fear. Silenced Voices. Defiance. Tension. Anger. Vulnerability. Worry. Sickness. Loss. Dread.
Similar words could be used to describe the time in Israel’s history over 2000 years ago. Israel, oppressed by the Roman Empire, was desperate for redemption. They looked for the Messiah as a conquering king, one to upend Roman rule and re-establish the kingdom of Israel in the midst of its enemies.
But the King was delivered in an unlikely package: A baby – vulnerable, defenseless, dependent. Born to a young woman with a sketchy sounding conception story, into a little regarded family, from a lowly regarded region, on the road, away from home. THIS was the powerful hope God had in mind for a world gone mad??
Yes. Hope. The perfect gift, right on time. For this appearance unto us, He came not to conquer with a sword, but to redeem the unseen sickness plaguing the human heart.
Hope, in unexpected form, from beyond this world, came to earth. Hope pierces through the adversity. Hope focuses a restless heart. Hope transcends any moment that you find yourself stuck in and sets an eternal point into your sights. Hope provides perspective. Hope robs tyranny of the final say. Hope endures.
Welcome, little One.
Hope Has Come.