Pastor Philip encourages the congregation to embrace the theme of waiting, emphasizing that everyone is in a period of anticipation, whether for Christmas, weddings, or answers to prayers. He highlights the profound 400-year wait between the Old and New Testaments as a parallel to present-day waiting for Christ’s return, reminding us that within this waiting, there is hope. The pastor stresses that true hope is found in God's promises, especially through Jesus, who came for all, not just a select few. He concludes by inviting the congregation to find hope in their personal journeys by placing their trust in God's word and the gift of salvation.