Joseph OBEYED God 💪
- Pastor AJ
- 1 hour ago
- 2 min read
"When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife." Matthew 1:24 NIV
Merry Christmas friends! 🎄 As we celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ, let's dive into one of the biggest COLLISIONS of the nativity story … that being Joseph, Mary’s husband. Joseph was a righteous man, engaged to Mary, but then he discovers she's pregnant—and it's not his child. Can you imagine the heartbreak? 💔
In those days, this could've meant public shame, divorce, or even worse for Mary. Joseph planned to quietly end the engagement to spare her, showing his kindness. But God had bigger plans! An angel appeared in a dream, revealing the baby was from the Holy Spirit, the promised Messiah. 🌟
Obeying God wasn't easy for Joseph. Marrying Mary meant facing gossip, judgment from family and friends, and stepping into the unknown. Yet, he didn't hesitate — he woke up and obeyed immediately! 🚀 This shows true faith: trusting God’s word over our fears or society's opinions. As Chritians, we believe the Bible calls us to radical obedience, just like Joseph. His "yes" to God changed history, bringing Jesus into the world to save us from sin. Hallelujah! 🙌
Friends, Joseph's story challenges us to serve Christ wholeheartedly. Are we willing to obey God even when it's tough? 🤔 Let's make this Christmas about surrendering fully to Him!
But what do you think?
In what area of your life is God asking you to obey Him right now, despite the difficulties?
How can Joseph's example inspire you to trust God's plan over your own?
Be sure to write your thoughts in the comments 💬 I'd love to hear from you!
Oh, and don't miss my latest videos linked below with Christian Apologist David Suarez (@BeTheIron)—they're packed with biblical truths to strengthen your faith! 📹🔥
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