Ever feel like God is taking too long? Like your prayers are unheard or forgotten? In this Advent message, we look at the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth in Luke 1—two people who waited longer than they hoped, yet discovered God was working in ways they couldn’t see. If you’re waiting on clarity, healing, direction, or a breakthrough… this sermon is for you. Your waiting is not wasted. God is writing a bigger story. 🌟 #Advent #Sermon #HopeInTheWaiting #Luke1 #Faith #Jesus Luke 1: 5-14 In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah,[a] of the division of Abijah. And he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. 6 And they were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and statutes of the Lord. 7 But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and both were advanced in years. 8 Now while he was serving as priest before God when his division was on duty, 9 according to the custom of the priesthood, he was chosen by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense. 10 And the whole multitude of the people were praying outside at the hour of incense. 11 And there appeared to him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense. 12 And Zechariah was troubled when he saw him, and fear fell upon him. 13 But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John. 14 And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth, Luke 1: 23-25 And when his time of service was ended, he went to his home. 24 After these days his wife Elizabeth conceived, and for five months she kept herself hidden, saying, 25 “Thus the Lord has done for me in the days when he looked on me, to take away my reproach among people.” If you'd like to know more about Pinewood please visit us at https://pinewood.church/. And if you would like to join an online small group with friends then check out https://pinewood.church/crews. Let's grow together in community! To support the mission of Pinewood, which is to meet people where they are and point them to Jesus, then you can visit https://pinewood.church/give --- ► STAY CONNECTED ✘ Pinewood Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinewoodchurch/ ✘ Pinewood Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pinewoodboulder ✘ Parker Manuel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parkermanuel/ ✘ Parker Manuel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parker.manuel ✘ Jess Manuel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessblairemanuel/ ✘ Jess Manuel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessica.b.manuel.77