Anticipating the Messiah: The Promise Has Arrived (Saint John UMC sermon December 22, 2024)

Beloved friends and family in Christ, as we gather here in this sacred space, let us reflect on the miracle we celebrate Christ's birth. The angel's announcement marks a crescendo in our waiting, a profound moment when the long-awaited Messiah entered our world. This was not just an event in history but the fulfillment of God's promise, a divine invitation to joy, hope, and redemption.