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Christmas may come but once a year, but this season ought to influence the hearts of all who follow Jesus on an every day basis.  Remember that without God we are in deep trouble.


We might want to do the right thing, get the right or best advise, and still end up going against the path God chose for us.  Seek and take the guidance of God.  That is another aspect of the Christmas story that it is worth our time to see how God led His people.


Right here we will look at Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus.  He was a man of faith and a good man.  He was much older than his soon to be bride, and by the account of Scripture he wanted to do what was right.


Read on…


Matthew 1:19-20,24-25  NASB

And her husband Joseph, since he was a righteous man and did not want to disgrace her, planned to send her away secretly. 20 But when he had thought this over, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife; for the Child who has been conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit… 24 And Joseph awoke from his sleep and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took Mary as his wife, 25 but kept her a virgin until she gave birth to a Son; and he named Him Jesus.


Sometimes we ask for advise but don’t listen, don’t take the advise, or just move on without counting the cost.  Jospeh did all three.  He listened.  He took the advise.  And Joseph counted the cost and followed what the Angel of the Lord said to do.  


His path was not the one that most would understand, but it was the path that God was going to bless.  That is another reason to be careful not to follow human reasoning when the directing of God is saying something totally different.


God guides His people.  Listen up.  Follow Him.


Proverbs 16:9  NASB

The mind of a person plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps.


Guidance is a big deal, and I want to be on His path, His best path for me and my family, for our church and the work I am part of.


Christmas reminds us that God is in the business of guiding His people.  May we be like Joseph and follow the guidance that God gives!

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