Pastor Wes reflects on Isaiah 61:1-4, emphasizing God’s call for us to rebuild with justice, compassion, and love. Drawing on the image of being “oaks of righteousness,” he encourages the congregation to address oppression, comfort the grieving, and support the marginalized. Through stories and Advent themes, Pastor Wes invites us to light candles of God’s liberating love, bringing hope and renewal to our lives and the world.