Monday December 22, 2025IV Week of Advent 📖 **Scripture Readings:**• Zephaniah 3:4–20• Titus 1:1–16• Luke 1:1–25Today’s Advent reading invites us to move from waiting in the dark to rejoicing in hope, anchored in God’s faithfulness and saving work.In **Zephaniah 3:4–20**, the Lord confronts corrupt leadership and persistent sin, yet the chapter crescendos with astonishing grace: God Himself rejoices over His redeemed people with singing. Advent reminds us that judgment is never God’s final word—restoration, joy, and gathering are.In **Titus 1:1–16**, Paul emphasizes the importance of sound doctrine and godly leadership, calling God’s people to lives that match the truth they confess. As we prepare for Christ, Advent shapes both belief and behavior.And in **Luke 1:1–25**, the story of redemption begins to unfold as God breaks centuries of silence. Through Zechariah and Elizabeth, we see that God keeps His promises—even when hope feels delayed—and prepares the way for salvation.This episode calls us to trust the God who restores, rejoice in the God who sings over His people, and live faithfully as we await the fulfillment of His promises.