What Do You Fear? In the Time of Herod, We Long for God to Break In

We begin Advent by asking, “What Do You Fear?” and how we can insist on hope. By exploring the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth in the context of Herod’s cruel reign, we see that fear is a natural human response to uncertainty, especially in times of intense longing and disappointment. The sermon reminds us that God enters the silent ache, the barrenness, and the depths of our pit with the profound promise: “Your prayer has been heard. Do not fear!” This is the hope we practice this Advent season.