Before there were trees and carols and candy canes, there was light. The earliest Christians didn’t celebrate Christmas with presents or pageantry. They gathered quietly to worship, pray, and break bread—proclaiming one powerful truth: Jesus is the light that shines in the darkness, and the darkness cannot overcome it. In this message, we travel back to the origins of Advent and discover how the birth of Jesus began not with noise, but with courage. Whether you're filled with joy or struggling under the weight of the season, this message invites you to slow down, reclaim the wonder, and let Christ’s light shine in you.