Trusting God
Sunday December 17, 2017
Trust in God is foundational for trust in our relationship with others. We make a choice to live with integrity in our families, our friendships, and our work relationships. Even when a relationship may be challenged, trust can always be maintained if God is at the center of it.
Mary and Joseph, in the Christmas story, are examples of those who trusted what God said. Months before their planned wedding, Mary became pregnant. Because Joseph knew that this was not his child he assumed that Mary had been unfaithful to him. Though he was troubled by Mary’s pregnancy and could have harmed her, he made a decision to break off the engagement as mercifully as he possibly could.
God, who through the power of the Holy Spirit had caused Mary to conceive this child, sent an angel to explain to Joseph what had taken place in Mary. Because Joseph believed God, he was willing to change his plans.
This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 1:18-20 NIV)
Are we behaving as people of integrity in our relationships? Are we asking God for His guidance in the decisions we make and seeking His direction in how we relate to another person? Are we willing to offer forgiveness and live in peace with a person as God walks us through a challenge to the relationship?
Prayer: Heavenly Father, help me to be a person who trusts You as I seek to build relationship with others. Give me eyes to see and ears to hear as I follow wise counsel from Your word and from others who faithfully follow You. Amen
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