Trusting God

Trust in God is foundational for trust in our relationship with others.  Even when a relationship is challenged, we can do our part to be trustworthy if we choose to live with integrity and keep God at the center of it all.

In the Christmas story, Mary and Joseph are examples of those who trusted what God said even in 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.  

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)

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, Help me to trust Your input as I seek to build a 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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