Advent is more than a countdown to Christmas—it’s a season of holy anticipation. In this first message of The Arrival series, we rediscover why hope is at the center of the Christmas story. Through Scripture and real-life struggles, we learn that hope isn’t an idea or a feeling—it’s a person. His name is Jesus, and He steps into our disappointment, delays, and unanswered prayers with a promise that never fails.

We’ll explore why God’s timing is perfect, even when it feels painfully slow, and how Advent reminds us not just of Christ’s birth, but of His return. If your hope has been pushed aside, this message will help you lift your eyes, strengthen your faith, and remember that Jesus came once—and He’s coming again.