With Christmas upon us, many of our thoughts are turned to
Jesus Christ and His birth. The other day, I began reading through Matthew
again and as I read chapters 1-2, I began to wonder which of those involved
with Christ's birth I am most like?
~Am I like Joseph, who exercised faith in the impossible,
esteemed all that God said as complete truth, and obeyed God even in hard
circumstances? (Matthew 1:18-25)
~Am I like Mary, who fully embraced God's will for her life,
taking God at His Word? (Luke 1:26-38) Who displayed humility in her adoration
to God - no pride that she was chosen to mother God's Holy Son? (Luke 1:46-55)
~Am I like the shepherds, who accepted God's interruption in
their daily tasks and obeyed? (Luke 2:8-15) Who shared Jesus' birth with
others? (Luke 2:17)
~Am I like Simeon, who was waiting for the coming of Jesus?
(Luke 2:25-35)
~Am I like Anna, who shared Jesus with those around her?
(Luke 2:36-38)
~Am I like the wise men, who followed God in full faith even
in their limited revelation? Who desired to worship God and were sensitive to
His leading? (Matthew 2:1-12)
~Am I like the scribes, who knew well the Scriptures in
their head, but were far from knowing the truth in their hearts? (Matthew
2:4-6)
~Am I like Herod, who sought answers from the Scriptures - not
because he desired to follow God but desired to follow his plan and fleshly
purposes? (Matthew 2:1-8)
2 comments:
This was a really good post, Amanda. <3 Thought provoking <3
Thanks, Katie, and praise the Lord!!!!
~Amanda
"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, and lean not unto thine own understanding." Proverbs 3:5
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