“And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.” Luke 2:7 Joseph and Mary had the heavy responsibility to parent the Son of God. While they yearned to know the future, they were…
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Rightful King
“And he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, that I too may come and worship him.”” #Matthew2:8 Herod was an unusual focus for the Christmas miracle. Yet, God teaches us something important about the reason why Jesus came to…
Dream Obedience
“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.” #Matthew1:20 God spoke to Joseph and Mary in dreams, through…
Not Empty Handed
“And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.” Matthew 2:11 The magi believed a baby was worthy of worship. They did not approach empty handed, but came prepared with…