This week at Church at Viera, Pastor John launches our Christmas season with a powerful message from Isaiah 9—one of the most loved and hope-filled prophecies about the coming Messiah.

From Christmas trees to Advent calendars, John begins by inviting us into the familiar traditions of the season before turning our attention to the deeper truth they point to: Advent is about the arrival of hope.

In a world filled with uncertainty, anxiety, and darkness, much like the world Isaiah wrote to, God speaks a promise: Light is coming.

Walking through Isaiah 9:2–7, John unpacks why Jesus is the only true and lasting hope we can build our lives on:

✨ He is in control — the government rests on His shoulders

✨ He is our Wonderful Counselor — wise, present, and trustworthy

✨ He is our Mighty God — strong when we are weak

✨ He is our Everlasting Father — loving, faithful, and full of compassion

✨ He is the Prince of Peace — bringing peace that no circumstance can shake

With stories, humor, and Scripture, this message invites us to remember what Advent is truly about and to anchor our hearts in the One who fulfills every promise.

Join us as we begin Advent with a message of hope—Jesus, the Light who shines in the darkness.