This Sunday we continued our Advent journey by reflecting on the candle of Love. Looking at Matthew 1, we were reminded that God’s love is not distant or sentimental. God enters the messy places of our lives, just as He entered Joseph and Mary’s story. We saw how His love steps into our shame, acts with courage, and draws near to us in Jesus, our Immanuel.
As we move toward Christmas, may we live as people who are loved: offering compassion, choosing courageous obedience, and being present with those around us. God is with us, right here, right now, and that changes everything.
Scripture: Matthew 1:18–25 and John 3:16–18
