Advent - Part 2

Think of it like this - we often have these preconceived ideas about who God is, right? Maybe we picture an angry judge keeping score of our mistakes, or someone distant and unreachable. This sermon dives into how those expectations often miss the mark, especially when we look at the Christmas story. The whole point is that God's love isn't something we earn - it's just who God is, all the time, no matter what. It's kind of mind-blowing when you think about it: Jesus didn't show up to convince God to love us (God already did!), but to help us understand just how loved we already were. It's like the Pastor Josh says - sometimes we get it in our heads, but it takes time to really feel it in our hearts. And that's okay - it's more about the journey than how quickly we get there.