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Questions for Joseph

Listen to Today’s Devotion You’ll find knotholes and snapshots and “I wonders” in every chapter of the Bible about every person. But nothing stirs so many questions as does the birth of Jesus Christ. Characters appear and disappear before we can ask them anything. I’ve got some questions. I’ve got questions for Joseph. Did you and Jesus arm wrestle? Did he ever let you win? Did you ever look up from your prayers and see Jesus listening? What ever happened to the wise men? What ever happened to you? We don’t know. We don’t know what happened to Joseph. With the exception of a short scene with twelve-year-old Jesus in Jerusalem, he never reappears. The rest of his life is left to speculation, and we are left with our questions. But of all my questions, my first would be about Bethlehem. What was Joseph thinking while Jesus was being born? Read more Christmas Stories: Heartwarming Classics of Angels, a Manger, and the Birth of Hope For more inspirational messages please visit Max Lucado. Questions for Joseph Source: Max Lucado

Why Joseph?

Listen to Today’s Devotion Jesus’ earthly father is a small-town carpenter who lives in Nazareth. Why Joseph? A major part of the answer lies in his reputation, and he gives it up for Jesus. Nazareth viewed Joseph as we might view an elder, deacon, or Bible class teacher. Now what? His fiancée is blemished, tainted; he is righteous, godly. The law says stone her. Love says forgive her. And Joseph is caught in the middle. Then comes the angel’s announcement, “She carries the Son of God in her womb.” But who would believe it? Joseph makes his decision. “Joseph…took to him his wife, and did not know her until she had brought forth her firstborn Son” (Matthew 1:24-25). He swapped his Torah studies for a pregnant fiancée and an illegitimate son and made the big decision of discipleship. He placed God’s plan ahead of his own. Read more Christmas Stories: Heartwarming Classics of Angels, a Manger, and the Birth of Hope For more inspirational messages please visit Max Lucado. Why Joseph? Source: Max Lucado

The North Pole or the Manger?

Listen to Today’s Devotion God did what we wouldn’t dare dream. He did what we couldn’t imagine. He became a man so we could trust him. He became a sacrifice so we could know him. And he defeated death so we could follow him. It defies logic. It’s a divine insanity. Yet, it is the very impossibility of it all that makes it possible. For only God could create a plan this mad. Only a Creator beyond the fence of logic could offer such a gift of love. What man cannot do, God does. So, when it comes to goodies and candy, cherub cheeks and red noses, go to the North Pole. But when it comes to eternity, forgiveness, purpose, and truth, go to the manger. Kneel with the shepherds. Worship the God who dared to do what man dared not dream. Read more Christmas Stories: Heartwarming Classics of Angels, a Manger, and the Birth of Hope For more inspirational messages please visit Max Lucado. The North Pole or the Manger? Source: Max Lucado

God Will Lead You Home

Listen to Today’s Devotion After worshipping Christ the child, the wise men “departed for their own country in another way” (Matthew 2:12). Matthew uses the word way in other places to suggest a direction of life. He may be telling us that the wise men went home as different men. Called by a sign. Instructed by Scripture. And directed home by God. It’s as if all the forces of heaven cooperated to guide the wise men. God uses every possible means to communicate with you. The wonders of nature call to you. The promises and the prophecies of Scripture speak to you. God wants to help you find your way home. So when God sends signs, be faithful. Let them lead you to Scripture. As Scripture directs, be humble. Let it lead you to worship. And as you worship the Son, be grateful, because he will lead you home. Read more Christmas Stories: Heartwarming Classics of Angels, a Manger, and the Birth of Hope For more inspirational messages please visit Max Lucado. God Will Lead You Home Source: Max Lucado

God’s Messages

Listen to Today’s Devotion “We have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him” (Matthew 2:2). You know, people see signs of God every day. Sunsets that steal the breath. Newborns that bring tears. But do all who see the signs draw near to God? No. The wise men, however, understood the purpose of the sign, and they followed it to Jerusalem, where they heard about the scripture. The prophecy told them where to find Christ. It is interesting to note that the star reappeared after they learned about the prophecy. The star “came and stood shining right over the place where the Child was” (Matthew 2:9). It is as if the sign and Word worked together to bring the wise men to Jesus. The ultimate aim of all God’s messages, both miraculous and written, is to shed the light of heaven on Jesus. Read more Christmas Stories: Heartwarming Classics of Angels, a Manger, and the Birth of Hope For more inspirational messages please visit Max Lucado. God’s Messages Source: Max Lucado

23 Apr 2021

So no amount of distraction should divert us from His promises. HIS promises, not our idea of what the promises are. That focus should then eliminate worry. Lastly, may we prioritise Him and allow Him to occupy the driver’s seat in our lives. Then it shall be well. We will realise He is more than enough.

22 Apr 2021

Standing on the promises of God is a skill we need to develop as Christians. The understanding that God’s timing is dependent on His sovereignty is something we ought to learn to accept. This should lead us to trust in Him more and to develop hope which should then motivate us to remain positive even as we wait to see the fulfilment of His word. Isaiah 25:1-12.

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