Trusting God

Trust in God is foundational for trust in our relationships with others.  Even when a relationship is challenged, trust can always be maintained if we choose to live with integrity and keep God at the center of our lives.

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 as he continued 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)

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, Help me to be a person who trusts Your input as I seek to restore or build my relationships with others.  Give me eyes to see and ears to hear wise counsel from Your Word and from those who faithfully follow You.  Amen

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