Advent 2025: Week Three Reflection

The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for see, I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people.” – Luke 2:10

This Week’s Reflection

Is Advent a season of joy for you?

The good news of the Messiah’s birth was announced by an angel, bringing joy to those who heard it. For some, however, Advent can be a fearful, painful, or lonely time. For others, it is a happy time, a time of celebration and anticipation. The world goes on even as we feel an assortment of emotions. As believers, we understand that our joy comes from knowing that the Messiah’s birth announced by the angel continues to be with us. We know that joy is a fruit of the spirit and we rejoice in the Lord, regardless of circumstances. The Messiah’s joy is in us that our joy may be full. The joy of the Lord is our strength.

Written by the Rev. Joe Harris, UMHEF Trustee