Matthew 1:23 (NKJV) 23 “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.”
I always get so excited and am in awe when I read this passage.
A virgin with child; only God can do this!
The conception and birth of Christ showed us the Father’s marvelous work right from the start, because we all know a virgin cannot become pregnant without having physical intimacy with a man.
And Mary had not yet “known” her husband at this point in her life.
As a matter of fact, when she told Joseph, whom she was betrothed to, he wanted to have her put away silently; end their marriage arrangement.
Matthew 1:19 (NKJV) 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly.
That had to have been extremely difficult. It was definitely something that they both had to work through
But, thank God for His plan!
He had an angel speak to Joseph and let him know it was OK to be with Mary; that the child she was carrying was of the Holy Spirit, and that He would save His people from their sins.
Matthew 1:20 (NKJV) 20 But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.
Can you Imagine hearing something so powerful, and being a part of it? Wow!
Mary and Joseph weren’t anyone special in human terms. They had no special qualifications, etc. But God used them for a purpose.
God will use others to walk out His plan and purpose as well!
Will we be ready for Him, to be a part of what He wants to do?
Mary and Joseph may have been caught off guard at first. And they had to work through some things.
But the important thing is that they both loved God and they walked out their parts in His plan, letting Him unfold it according to His purpose.
Romans 8:28 (NKJV) 28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443
401-439-3780
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