In this homily the speaker reflects on Isaiah’s comforting call—“Fear not”—and reminds listeners that Israel’s redemption comes from God’s name, power, and love rather than human achievement. Using everyday examples, he challenges the culture of measuring worth by success or income and emphasizes that our value comes from being made and loved by God.
In the season of Advent he urges listeners to let go of the need to earn love, practice forgiveness, and follow God’s ways out of love, not obligation. The core message: you are worthy because you are loved, not the other way around.
