“For all the promises of God in him [Jesus] are yes …”
2 Corinthians 1:20a
“JOEY”
Joseph was just a normal guy who said “yes” in difficult circumstances.
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.
Matthew 1:19
How to Grow a Strong “Yes”
1.
But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David …
Matthew 1:20a
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.
1 Peter 2:9
2. Don’t let
… do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 1:20b
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear …
1 John 4:18a
3. Get
She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”).
Matthew 1:21-23
Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.
Psalm 119:105
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