December 03, 2023

Isaiah 9.2, 6-7 | 2 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone… 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this.

It is because Jesus came that we can find hope in any situation. It is because the world was in darkness that Jesus came to bring his light. As you celebrate the hope of Jesus today in his first advent, rest assured that Jesus is still the hope of the world.

• Alternate Readings: Psalm 122; Isaiah 2.2-5; Romans 13.11-14
• Suggested Worship Music: Come Thou Long Expected Jesus, Silent Night