"Quoted" - Part 2

In Part 2 of the Quoted series at Hill City Church, Pastor Adam unpacks one of the most famous and often misunderstood verses in Scripture—Jeremiah 29:11. While this verse is frequently quoted at graduations and printed on gifts to inspire success, Pastor Adam explains that its true meaning comes in a very different context. God originally speaks these words to His people in exile—those who had lost everything and were facing decades of disappointment. Instead of promising instant breakthrough, God calls them to build, plant, and seek peace even in Babylon. This message reveals that Jeremiah 29:11 is not about stepping into a dream job or promotion, but about holding onto hope and God’s presence in the middle of brokenness and confusion.

Pastor Adam shows us that God’s plans are bigger than our circumstances. His plans to “prosper” mean wholeness and peace, His promise of “hope” is a lifeline in the storm, and His “future” points to a greater story He is writing in our lives. At Hill City, we are reminded that God’s good plans are always tied to His desire for fellowship with us. True hope is not just in circumstances improving but in drawing closer to the Father who walks with us every step of the way. This powerful teaching invites us to see Jeremiah 29:11 not as a cliché verse for new beginnings, but as a deep promise of God’s faithfulness, restoration, and relationship—even in seasons of disappointment.