What if wisdom isn’t about what you know, but about who you trust?
In this message, we’re taking a fresh look at wisdom through the lens of the Christmas story. It’s not about knowledge or age — it’s about faith, courage, and purpose. We’ll walk through the stories of Elizabeth, Mary, and Anna, three ordinary women who made extraordinary choices. Each of them faced challenges like disappointment, fear, and loss, but their wisdom was revealed by the way they responded. Their stories hold powerful lessons for how we can face life’s uncertainties today.
This message explores how true wisdom isn’t about having all the answers — it’s about trusting the One who does. If you’ve ever felt stuck, afraid, or unsure of what God is doing in your life, this message is for you. Let this Christmas be a reminder that God’s wisdom is still available to those who seek it.
If you missed the live service or want to reflect further, you can watch the full message above anytime after. We’ve also included discussion questions to dig deeper into the message and a handout with fill-ins to guide your reflection. You can find the handout by clicking the “Download” button above. Whether you watch this on your own or share it with your small group, we hope this message encourages you.
Discussion Questions
- What does it mean to be “wise” according to this message, and how is that different from how the world defines wisdom?
- Which of the three wise women (Elizabeth, Mary, or Anna) do you relate to the most and why?
- Elizabeth faced years of disappointment and unanswered prayers. How do you usually respond when God seems silent? What can you learn from Elizabeth’s response?
- Mary surrendered to God’s plan, even when she didn’t understand all the details. Can you think of a time when you had to trust God without knowing how it would all work out? How did it affect your faith?
- Anna could have let her pain define her, but instead, she embraced her purpose. What pain in your life might God be trying to use for a greater purpose?
- Which of the three fill-in statements from the message stood out to you the most (Faith over Feelings, Courage over Confusion, Purpose over Pain)? Why do you think that one resonated with you?
- Mary declared, “I am the Lord’s servant.” What would it look like for you to live with that same attitude in your current season of life?
- What do you think keeps people from trusting God’s plan when it doesn’t make sense? How can we build stronger trust in God during uncertain times?
- Anna devoted her life to worship, prayer, and fasting. How can spiritual practices like these shape the way we view our pain or disappointments?
- If you had to make one wise decision this week, what would it be? What step can you take today to live with more faith, courage, or purpose?
