In today’s sermon, I talked about how the holiday season often amplifies everything we feel—joy, grief, worry, or stress. Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but God remains faithful. We looked at Isaiah 7, where God spoke to King Ahaz, a king who feared and doubted, and reminded him that His promises stand firm. Even amid failure, sin, and uncertainty, God’s plan continues. Isaiah’s son, Shear-Jashub, whose name means “a remnant will return,” pointed forward to Jesus—Emmanuel, God with us. The message is clear: when life’s pressures turn up the volume, stand firm in faith and trust God’s unshakable promises.
