In this sermon, Cody discusses Psalm 130, part of the 'Ascent Psalms' that Israelites would recite on their journey to Jerusalem. He focuses on how to deal with disappointment and suffering in our spiritual journey with Christ. The sermon explores what the Bible calls 'the dark night of the soul' - those painful moments when we feel in the depths of despair despite trying to follow God faithfully. Pastor Cody shares his own experience of financial hardship after stepping out in faith to pursue evangelism, emphasizing that these difficult seasons are normal parts of the Christian pilgrimage.  Cody further outlines a process of spiritual growth through affliction: affliction leads to endurance, which builds character, which ultimately produces hope. He emphasizes that we must learn to wait and watch during these difficult seasons, trusting that God is working for our good. The sermon concludes by highlighting three aspects of God's redemption: salvation (God's love), restoration (bringing back what was lost), and purification (cleansing us from sin). Throughout it all, Christians must learn to live in God's forgiveness, understanding that we don't have to be perfect to participate in the journey with Christ.