The text describes the Angel speaking to Joseph
The core theme is "bringing us home"
Once we accept Jesus in our life we are home
Nothing can separate us from the love of God
When men of Hod were in trouble, they trusted God and went forth
Eg Moses at the Red Sea
Shadrach Mesach Abednego and the fiery furnace
Little David facing Goliath
In the text quoted, the Goapel writer chose to dive back to Old Testament Isaiah to choose the word Emmanuel o reflect the impact Jesus would make in our life/ world
Emmanuel
God with us
Powerful
Will change your life
As you experience God's presence with you.
Sooner or later each of us will come across a rough patch in life
Illness
Death of a loved one
Job
Exam
Relationship
Betrayal
When it all seems too much some people
Lash out
Give in
Get headache
Swear
Turn to drugs
Alcohol
Run away
Hide
Others pray.....
Prayer is the art of listening to God
Joseph listened
And he had the courage to obey
He did not turn the pregnant Mary away
But cared for her and for her son
Would you be like Joseph
Listen To God
do Gods will?
God remains with Ya
And ensures we get home safely
Jesus,
Job,
Moses
Elizabeth Elliot
Handel
Each trusted God
Emmanuel
God with us
He will see us home.
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