Day 17: Faith
Advent 2025
•
4m 13s
As we light the second candle of Advent, we remember the faith of Mary, Joseph, and generations before them who trusted God when nothing made sense. In this reflection, we turn to Sarah’s story, a woman who laughed in disbelief before laughing in joy, to show that faith isn’t flawless; it’s formed through God’s faithfulness. Even when our trust wavers, His promises stand firm. This Advent, may the flame of faith remind you that the same God who kept His word to Sarah will keep His word to you, because it’s not the size of your faith that matters, but the steadfastness of your God.
Up Next in Advent 2025
-
Day 18: Joy
As we light the third candle of Advent, the Shepherd’s Candle, we remember the angels’ declaration of “good news of great joy.” Joy isn’t manufactured or circumstantial; it’s the overflow of knowing Jesus, abiding in His presence, and trusting His promises. From the shepherds in Bethlehem to the ...
-
Day 19: Peace
As we light the fourth candle of Advent, the Angel’s Candle, we remember the night heaven declared, “Peace on earth.” But the peace Jesus gives isn’t the absence of trouble; it’s His presence within it. From the upper room to our own uncertain moments, the Holy Spirit continues to whisper the sam...
-
Day 20: Expectation
Advent doesn’t end with Christmas morning; it calls us to live in the tension between promise and fulfillment. We are a people of expectation, waiting not passively, but purposefully for Christ’s return. Like the generations who longed for His first coming, we serve, love, and give as we await Hi...
