The father and the son

No sweeter sound than his blessed name … Jesus
Our alpha and Omega are first and last
The miracle worker healer and riser of the Dead
Our blessed King of Kings advocate unsurpassed

Are a lion of Judah are lamb of God
Glorious Lord Prince of Peace most high and praised
Are Redeemer Shepherd of the flock and savior
Who got sent from mankind to be saved

He said come to me and I will give you rest
One day all the old shall pass away
No more pain death crying or morning
The armor of God has cast all fears astray

There is eternal life for those who believe in him
A beautiful mansion prepared in the heavens for us in faith… above
There is a peace and kindness that this world will never offer
Waiting within our holy Spirit a God of perfect love

Devotion by Max Lucado | The Almighty Jehovah | https://thealmightyJehovah.com

Where Joseph Stood

On the night when Jesus was born, I wonder if Joseph prayed, “Father, this all seems so bizarre. The angel you sent? Any chance you could send another?”

You’ve stood where Joseph stood. Each of us knows what it’s like to search the night for a light. Not outside a stable, but perhaps outside an emergency room or the manicured grass of a cemetery. We’ve asked our questions. We’ve wondered why God does what he does. If you’re asking what Joseph asked, let me urge you to do what Joseph did: obey. He didn’t let his confusion disrupt his obedience.

What about you? You have a choice: to obey or disobey. Because Joseph obeyed, God used him to change the world. Can he do the same with you? Will you be that kind of person? Will you serve, even when you don’t understand?

Out on a Limb

”After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 1:18 NKJV).

Joseph was perched firmly on his branch in the tree. Predictable and solid, Joseph had no intention of leaving it. That is, until he was told to go out on a limb. “Conceived by the Holy Spirit? Come on! Who will believe me?” Pride told him not to do it, but God told him to do it.

Have you been called to got out a limb for God? I have a feeling you can relate to Joseph. One foot in your will and one foot in his. His or yours? Disrupting, isn’t it? You can bet it won’t be easy. Limb-climbing has never been. Ask Joseph. Or better yet, ask Jesus! He knows better than anyone the cost of hanging on a tree.

The father and the son