This powerful message invites us into the messy, complicated family tree of Jesus through the story of Abraham—a man whose faith journey was marked by fear, doubt, and repeated failures, yet who remained central to God's redemptive plan. Through vivid imagery of walking alone in a dark parking lot, we're confronted with a profound truth: fear informs trust, but truth must inform fear. Abraham's story reveals how easily we can operate in ignorance rather than truth, making decisions based on what we assume is happening rather than what God has promised. From lying about Sarah being his sister out of fear for his life, to taking matters into his own hands with Hagar instead of waiting on God's timing, Abraham struggled with trusting God's protection, provision, process, and timing. Yet through 25 years of infertility and waiting, through the unthinkable test on Mount Moriah where he was asked to sacrifice Isaac, Abraham's trials became the foundation for future trust. The genealogy of Jesus includes Abraham not despite his failures but as a testament to God's redemptive power. This Advent season, as we face difficult family gatherings and navigate our own fears, we're reminded that Jesus' arrival proves God is trustworthy—every promise finds its yes and amen in Christ, and our broken trust can be healed by the One who is eternally faithful.