Live Stream - [Greater Allen AME Cathedral of New York - Jamaica, NY]

Main message: Worshipful persistence and readiness in seasons of darkness positions believers for God's breakthrough — "good trouble" both in faithful civic action and holy worship leads to turnaround. The preacher exhorts the congregation to trust that God is still in control, to prioritize worship, and to step into the gifts and callings God has given them.

Key points:

• The sermon frames "good trouble" (invoking John Lewis) as necessary civic engagement — the vote matters and must be defended.
• Despite political unrest and attempts to subvert democracy, God remains sovereign and faithful; believers should not panic but trust God's timing.
• The wise men (Matthew 2) model seeking and worshiping the sign of God’s shift; worship positions people to receive wonder and breakthrough.
• Seasons of darkness are seasons of development; midnights can precede divine revelation and turnaround.
• Don't be complacent or treat God as secondary — make worship a priority.
• Don’t bury your God-given gift or calling; accept and activate your ministry for God’s glory.

Scriptures mentioned: Matthew 6:33, Matthew 2 (Matt. 2:1–12 reading), Psalm 37, 2 Corinthians 1:20