12/20/25 – 5pm – “When Jesus Comes Close, We Find Joy”

The Magi weren’t insiders. They weren’t part of Israel, they weren’t expected guests, and honestly… they weren’t the people anyone thought God would invite into the story. And yet, His light reached across nations, cultures, and distance — guiding them straight to Jesus.

This message reminds us that joy is not found in chasing meaning or collecting moments. It’s found when Jesus comes close. When the One we’ve been searching for steps into our lives, empty pursuits turn into lasting joy.

At the heart of it all is this truth: no one is too far for God to reach — and when Jesus draws near, the searching soul becomes the rejoicing soul.

“When Jesus comes close, the far become family.”