Walking in Uncertainty

Luke 1:5-25; 57-66

Can you recall the first time you prayed fervently for something? A key theme of Advent is the need to pray and wait in hope, even if God’s supernatural answer seems slow in coming. Unfortunately, this posture of persistent trust can run contrary to our need for “proof”— and especially if we fear that hope may leave us crushed with disappointment. How can we develop a posture of supernatural trust in the midst of uncertainty? We will explore those themes today through the story of Zechariah, Elizabeth, and the miraculous conception of John the Baptist.