| As we prepare to celebrate the birth of our heavenly Savior, it is important for us to know the earthly heritage into which our Savior
was born. God, our Heavenly Father, and the Father of Jesus had designed His perfect plan for our salvation. God’s plan for our salvation through His perfect Son had been prophesized from the
beginning of creation. He chose the Virgin who would carry and give birth to His Son, fathered by the Holy Spirit. God leaves nothing to “chance,” His plans are always perfect, even when
He works them through earthly imperfect beings. Mary, a young woman who loved God, was open to how God wanted to use her for His glory. Her soon to be husband, Joseph, was directed by God to marry Mary,
even though she was pregnant by Someone (the Holy Spirit) other him. He too loved God and was obedient to Him. Can God expect the same obedience and love from you that we observe in Mary and Joseph? |
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