Matthew 1:18-24
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.
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, You never depart from us.
Suddenly...
Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.
Deuteronomy 31:8
The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you;
He will never leave you nor forsake you.
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.
Please, Father, Be Gracious and Merciful
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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."
Mary, unwed, Betrothed to the Joseph, Line of David.
Matthew 28:20
I am with you always
Abba, Father God
You are not far from us - dwelling within us -
You are vast, we ask to see with Your eyes what You delight in.
The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
Love!!! Affection, appreciation, fondness, friendship, passion, respect, tenderness, yearning, adulation,
allegiance, ardor, attachment, cherishing, delight, devotedness, enjoyment, fidelity
Joy! Comfort, delight, elation, glee, humor, pride, satisfaction, wonder, exultation, frolic, gladness, gratification, indulgence, merriment, rejoicing, revelry, and good humor.
Peace ~ love, hope, bounce, reconciliation, truce, unity, affability, concord, tranquility, calm, forethought, groundwork, restfulness, reflection, optimism. Generosity.
Forbearance. Fortitude, endurance, moderation, restraint, temperance, easy going. PATIENCE.
Goodness ...the expectation thereof!
Faithfulness - Willingness to do the right action even at a cost. Knowing you are giving more than what would have been done for you. Loyalty. Endurance. Recreating a spark. Remembering past gratitude. Adherence. Care. Constancy. Dependability, trustworthy, giving truth.
Gentleness - tenderness and kindness.
Self-control - restraint.
When we turn to the Lord - the Lord is Spirit and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And when we behold the Glory of the Lord, we are transformed into the image of His Glory - and we differ in degree of glory to another.
For this comes from You and Your Holy Spirit.
Father God, You ask us to look for what is pure and good
and each day God's mercies renew.
With Love - we renew.
In Jesus, we lift to You these qualities in ourselves, our loved ones, our friends, Church family, co-workers, merciful neighbors, and our communities, Churches, State, the Nation and the Nations worshiping You Father God.
We ask Your blessings!
Dwell in us. Dwell in those we Love.
Help us to Seek You First.
We will finish well.
And in Your Love we will see our Nation heal.
Your Good creation become more Heaven on earth.
Amen in Jesus, Our Savior.
This is His Season, He is the Reason!
God Himself Bless, Sustain, Comfort, Guide
Jesus Christ Live in us.
Help us to seek You first.
Amen!
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