Every story has a beginning, but GREAT stories, have great beginnigs...so let's read:
The Birth of Jesus Christ
This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly.
But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins."
All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: "The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel"—which means, "God with us."
When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. But he had no union with her until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus.What hit's me fist off: God puts people in awkward situations.
Man and woman - betrothed - aka engaged, woman "mysteriously" gets pregnant - AWKWARD! Especially in a small town that is very religious! But God choose to do it that way. He tells Mary what's going on, he tells Joseph what's going on, and no matter how awkward or socially taboo, he expects them to obey him and trust him. And that's what they do.
What awkward or difficult situation is God putting you through? Are you willing to trust and obey him no matter what? It worked out well for Mary and Joseph - as we will soon find out....
I'll be back tomorrow with more of the story, but I want to hear your thoughts on it. What stuck out to you? It's probably something completely different than my thoughts. Comment away!
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