Scripture Reading: Matthew 1:18-19
This is how the birth of Jesus 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. Because Joseph, her husband, was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly.
Devotional: Life was following a common course for Mary and Joseph. They had committed to be married to each other; undoubtedly this commitment was accompanied with plans, hopes and dreams for their future family.
But prior to the consummation of their marriage, Mary found herself pregnant by the Spirit of God. How astounding to all concerned! Unheard of! Incredible! Beyond comprehension!
God is not supposed to act this way!
But Mary knew what we must learn. God is not captured or constrained by the past or the future. God's zeal in love to save the world overrides all human limitations or plans or comprehension.
In this most extraordinary way, God chose to send His Savior into this world, so that this child born into and reared in a human family could be for this world Fully God, and at one and the same time, Fully Human. Advent is a time provided for us by God's Grace to prepare ourselves to receive this Jesus; the ultimate and complete experience of God's Grace is Jesus Christ.
Prayer: Come, Lord Jesus.
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