Reflections: November 29, 2009

Once you read the Christmas story in either Matthew or Luke and compare that with our own celebration, you are quick to notice that the two experiences are very different. Today we explored Christmas through the eyes of Mary and Joseph, and found that their story is a story of trust. Mary had to trust God, Joseph had to trust Mary, Mary had to trust Joseph, and Joseph had to trust God.

 

Trust - I believe trust is a major theme of the story of Mary and Joseph. The challenge today was to look at our own lives and ask the question: Where in my life is God asking me to trust Him? Is God asking you to change something in your life? But are you uncomfortable doing that or you don’t understand why He would ask you to change? Where in your life do you need to trust God? Does it seem impossible? Are there outlandish things that God is asking of you? I'd love to hear your thoughts on this subject of trust when it comes to a relationship with God.