Vineyard Church | A Light Is Coming: Hope Begins in the Darkness

As we begin Advent, Adam reminds us that hope starts in the dark—not when life is easy, but when we’re waiting for God to keep His promises. Isaiah’s prophecy and Mary’s story both declare the same truth: a light is coming. Biblical hope isn’t optimism or control; it’s trusting God’s character before we understand His plan. Like Mary, we learn to say “yes” to God in uncertainty, taking small steps of trust, remembering His faithfulness, and surrendering our fears. Advent invites us to wait well, to believe that even when we can’t see it yet, Jesus—the Light of the World—is already breaking into our darkness.