Matthew 1:18-24
8 Now the birth of Jesus Christ [the Christ] took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed [engaged] to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. 19 And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. 20 But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21 She will bear a Son, and you shall Call His Name Jesus, for He will save His People from their sins.” 22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet:
23 “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son,
and they shall Call His name Immanuel” (which means, God with us). (Isaiah 7:14)
24When Joseph awoke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him; he took her as his wife!
Jesus is the Greek version of the Hebrew name Joshua, meaning 'God is salvation'.
Mary had choices, the angel heard Mary agree to God's plan.
Joseph, also, had choices multiplying after looking for compassion.
Jesus had choices as well. The Pharisees wonder if Jesus will flee - what choices Jesus would make. Jesus was asked for an interview by Greek Jews of Crete - Cretans have a reputation for laziness and gluttony - perhaps they heard Jesus was an eater and drinker - they wanted Jesus on Crete. Titus was one of the 72 disciples and Titus lived to be quite old according to old Church histories - the age of 94 as Bishop of Crete.
Jesus was walking a different path. One of Salvation.
Jesus, being in the world, was presented with options. Jesus, being God, wanted to fulfill God's plan of salvation. Because Jesus is our atonement, He is our Messiah.
Thank you, Father, for the gift of Your Son.
Thank you, Jesus, for your willingness to be grace and truth living among us. Thank you, Holy Spirit, You never depart from us.
Deuteronomy 31:8
The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.
Joshua 1:5
No one will be able to stand up against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.
Proverbs 3:3
Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.
Hebrews 13:5
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said,
"Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."
Matthew 28:20
I am with you always
Abba, Father!
Merry Christmas!
WE PRAY
BLESSINGS
The safety
of Your people.
The safety
of those
helping the earth
to heal.
The Lord Bless you
and keep you;
The Lord make His Face to shine upon you
and
be gracious to you;
The Lord lift up His Countenance upon you
and
give you peace.
“So shall they put
My Name
upon the people of Israel,
and I will bless them.”
✝
NORTH CAROLINA
Christmas is coming.
Parents are looking for toys.
Winter is here
How to be warm.
Or to be warm in an RV.
Or a tent.
Hotel vouchers, how to find them.
THE GRAHAM MINISTRY
SAMARITAN'S PURSE
IS
DOING INCREDIBLE
SHAKE NORTH CAROLINA
SHAPE NORTH CAROLINA
SHAKE NORTH CAROLINA
SHAPE NORTH CAROLINA
Love and Mercy and Work.
GIVE TO
SAMARITAN'S PURSE
and
PUT IT ON YOUR CHRISTMAS LIST
ALL,
Please.
GOD BLESS THEM
Let evil and practicing evil
depart
far
from us
and our children.
With Your Help
We will act justly
and to love mercy
and to walk humbly with You, our God.
Dwell in me,
Dwell in us,
Dwell in those we Love,
Help us to seek You first.
And we will finish well,
in Jesus Christ.
Help us seek and find
and bring,
to become,
more Heaven
to this earth.
And in Jesus - this Hope,
Faith and Love - we will rise up believing Jesus.
Amen.
♔ Lord Jesus Saves †
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