We turn to Luke 2:22-40 and the quiet yet profound moment when Simeon and Anna recognize the Christ child in the temple. Their long wait gives way to deep fulfillment as they hold, bless, and bear witness to God's presence among them. This story reminds us that God did not wait to be distant or abstract, but came near, dwelt among us, and claimed us as beloved. As Advent's question "what can't wait?" lingers beyond Christmas Day, we discover that belonging can't wait: not for the young or old, the hopeful or weary, the insider or the overlooked. In Christ, God moves into the neighborhood, inviting us to live with urgency, extend welcome, practice love, and make room for God's presence to take root and grow among us.