A Voice of Hope

December 1, 2024 | Isaiah 9.1-7 | Rob Collis

It was in the depths of darkest night when it happened. The fire they had lit to keep them warm had calmed to a cool ember. The sheep were close at hand, and everything was quiet. Into this dark, cold night – in the fields, far from town – an angel appeared, trumpeting good news of great joy. The Messiah was born!

But before there was ever a manger or a donkey, the pregnant virgin or the angel – before any of these things could become good news, God’s people were found waiting.

As we begin our journey through Advent, today Rob Collis preaches from Isaiah 9.1-7. As we listen to the prophet Isaiah, he helps us see ourselves and our world through God’s eyes, as he makes us stare into the darkness. But he doesn’t leave us there. He helps us to live in the unshakable hope of those who have seen the light – and who know and await the dawn.