Communion Moment
Scripture:
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. —Romans 5:1 NIV
Prompt:
Jesus not only brings peace to the world but peace between us and the Father. Spend this time talking to God, breathing deeply, and letting His peace settle in your heart.
Teaching Pastor: Todd Carter
This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. —Matthew 1:18 NIV
He felt
by a person he trusted.
In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken in the entire Roman world…and everyone went to his own town to register. So Joseph also went up to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. —Luke 2:1, 3-5 NIV
Disappointed by unexpected hardships in his life.
All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: “The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel—which means, God with us.” —Matthew 1:22-23 NIV
In the middle of your disappointment, God is always present and always at work.
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him and have been called according to His purpose…. If God is for us, who can be against us.” —Romans 8:28,31 NIV