"A Thrill of Hope: A Weary World Rejoices" | Matthew 1:18-25 | Advent SeriesIn this message, part of our "A Thrill of Hope" Advent series, we experience dramatic irony—we know something Joseph doesn't. As readers, we know Mary's child is from the Holy Spirit, but Joseph? All he sees is a future falling apart and a situation that requires him to divorce Mary. Then the angel appears with the greatest news ever given: "That which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit... and they shall call his name Immanuel—God with us." What does it mean to live in a weary world with the thrill of this hope?🎯 Maybe you've been feeling weary—stretched thin, carrying burdens no one sees...🎯 Maybe like Joseph, you can't see what God is doing in the midst of your confusion...🎯 Maybe it's time to discover that hope didn't start when we felt hopeful—it started when God acted.🗝️ Key Takeaways:✔️ We can't figure out God's ways on our own—His salvation must be revealed to us.✔️ "Immanuel" means God is WITH us—bringing His saving power into our weariness.✔️ The thrill of hope is real because the God who saves has come, is with us, and will return!📖 Main Scripture:Matthew 1:18-25 (The birth of Jesus and Immanuel)Exodus 3:7-15 (God says "I will be with you")#Advent #ChristianSermon #Immanuel #Matthew1 #OHolyNight #Christmas #GodWithUs #ChristianFaith #AdventSermon #WearyWorld