What if the preparation you do now determines the purpose you walk in next? In this timely and challenging message, Pastor George Sawyer reminds us that God works on His calendar, not ours, and December is not a time to coast, but a season to prepare. It’s not June. It’s not too late. God is still positioning hearts, healing wounds, and aligning lives for what’s ahead in 2026.
Drawing from Luke 1, this message unpacks Mary’s encounter with the angel and the power of a surrendered “yes” to God. Through personal testimony and biblical insight, Pastor Sawyer shows how restoration, obedience, and preparation are often the doorway to God’s greatest assignments. You’ll be challenged to examine your readiness, embrace God’s timing, and trust that His promises unfold in the fullness of time.
If you’re seeking clarity, direction, or renewal as a new year approaches, this message will help you align with God’s plan and prepare your heart for what He is ready to release.
00:00 – Why December Matters for God’s Plan
02:09 – Testimony of Healing and Personal Restoration
05:38 – Why God Restores Before He Assigns
06:40 – Preparation Precedes Purpose
08:07 – Mary’s Encounter with the Angel (Luke 1)
13:48 – Understanding God’s Timing and Calendar
22:48 – Free Will and God’s Divine Plan
25:46 – Choosing to Say Yes to God
26:04 – The Fullness of Time in God’s Promise
27:51 – Mary’s Yes and Its Lasting Impact
28:18 – Joseph’s Dilemma and Divine Direction
30:22 – Purity, Obedience, and Preparation
33:03 – Grace, Restoration, and Requalification
34:56 – The Role of the Holy Spirit
37:55 – Mary and Elizabeth: Power of Godly Community
40:17 – Surrounding Yourself with the Right People
42:39 – Preparing Your Heart for God’s Promise
46:12 – Closing Prayer and Worship
