Why does Advent include a pink candle, and what does it teach us about faith and rejoicing? In this Advent sermon, Rev. Canon Oliver Lee reflects on John the Baptist’s honest question from prison: “Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?”
Drawing from Isaiah and the Gospel of Matthew, this sermon explores the reality of faith under pressure and reminds us that doubt is not unbelief. John’s question is not rebellion, but honest faith refusing to pretend. Jesus responds not with condemnation, but with evidence—signs of healing, restoration, and good news for the poor.
As we rejoice that Christ has already come, we are also challenged to look for the signs of God’s kingdom still unfolding around us. Advent invites us to prepare our hearts, rejoice in God’s promises fulfilled, and consider how Christ continues his work in and through his people today.