Trusting God
Sunday December 15, 2019
Trust in God is foundational for trust in our relationship with others. Even when a relationship may be challenged, trust can always be maintained if we choose to live with integrity and we keep God at the center of it all.
In the Christmas story, Mary and Joseph are examples of those who trusted what God said during challenging times. Months before their planned wedding, Mary became pregnant through the power of the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph knew he had not been sexually active with Mary, he assumed that she had been unfaithful to him, even though that was untrue. Joseph was troubled by Mary’s pregnancy and could have harmed her, but he graciously decided to break off the engagement as quietly and mercifully as he could.
God sent an angel to explain to Joseph what had taken place in Mary. Because Joseph believed God, he was willing to change his plans and put his own reputation on the line to follow God’s will and continue his relationship with Mary.
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 trustworthy people of integrity in our relationships? Are we asking God for His guidance in the decisions we are making and seeking His direction in how we relate to the other person in our relationship? Are we willing to offer forgiveness and live at peace with the other person as God walks each of us through challenges to the relationship?
Prayer: Heavenly Father, help me to be a person who trusts Your input as I seek to build relationships 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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