As we enter the season of Advent, we are invited to reflect on the simple yet profound word: Yes. Throughout Scripture, God’s story unfolds through ordinary people who dared to say yes—Elizabeth and Zechariah, Mary and Joseph, the shepherds in the fields. Each response of faith opened the door for God’s promises to take root in the world. Advent reminds us that God’s work often begins with a willing heart.
This year’s theme, The Power of Yes, calls us to consider what saying yes looks like in our own lives. Mary’s yes was not without questions or uncertainty, yet her trust in God’s plan changed history. Joseph’s yes required courage to embrace a future he did not expect. Even the shepherds, startled by angels, said yes to leaving their flocks to witness the miracle of Christ’s birth. Their stories invite us to ask: Where is God calling us to trust, to act, to hope?
Saying yes does not mean we have all the answers. It means we are open to God’s leading, even when the path feels unclear. Advent is a season of waiting, but it is also a season of readiness—a time to prepare our hearts to respond to God’s invitation. Each candle we light reminds us that God’s light shines through those who choose faith over fear.
As we journey through these weeks, let us listen for God’s voice and be willing to respond with our own yes. In doing so, we join the chorus of believers across generations who have embraced God’s promise and carried it into the world.
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