Waiting can feel like the longest journey, especially when what we’re hoping for seems endlessly out of reach. In this Advent message, we step into the powerful story of Zechariah and Elizabeth—a righteous couple who waited decades for a child while living under Roman pressure and social shame. Their story reminds us of our own seasons of deferred hope, when we wonder if God hears us at all.But Scripture reveals a stunning truth: waiting is never wasted.During the so-called 400 years of silence between the Old and New Testaments, God wasn’t absent—He was preparing the world for the arrival of Jesus. Empires shifted, roads were built, language unified, and hearts were being shaped for the gospel.When the angel announced the birth of John the Baptist, the silence broke—and hope burst into history.This message invites us to confront our own “learned hopelessness” and to rediscover the God who is always at work, even when we can’t see Him. The call is simple and life-giving: Wait with open hands. Trust with steady hearts. Move with ready faith.Your season of waiting is part of God’s larger redemptive story—and He is working in you so He can work through you.——0:00 The Reality of WaitingWe explore how waiting feels different as adults versus children, and how the Advent season invites us to reflect on both Christ's first arrival and His promised return.7:00 Zechariah and Elizabeth: Faithful in the WaitingWe examine the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth, a righteous couple who remained faithful despite decades of barrenness and centuries of God's apparent silence.15:00 The Angel's Message and God's Appointed TimeWe discover how Gabriel's appearance to Zechariah broke centuries of silence, announcing that their prayers were heard and God's plan was unfolding at the perfect time.24:00 Principles for Hope-Filled WaitingWe receive practical guidance for maintaining hope during seasons of waiting: waiting with open hands, trusting with steady hearts, and moving with ready faith.——Pastor Adam FryNovember 30, 2025The Harbour Church—— Take a Step: Follow Jesus: https://t.ly/9kAq Request Prayer: https://t.ly/m474 —— Stay Connected: Website: https://theharbourchurch.com Facebook: https://t.ly/erB4 Instagram: https://t.ly/7ZBq Newsletter: https://t.ly/ILDt#theharbourchurch churchonline #kincardine #experiencelife #liveincommunity #discoverpurpose #makeadifference #jesuschangeseverything #christmas #advent #waiting #faithfulness #prayer