"For a child is born to us, a son is given to us... And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6
Luke 1:30-33
“Don’t be afraid, Mary,” the angel told her, “for you have found favor with God! 31 You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus. 32 He will be very great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his ancestor David. 33 And he will reign over Israel forever; his Kingdom will never end!”
Mary received the good news that Jesus was going to be born from an angel. Although it may have been scary or confusing, Mary trusted that God would keep His promises. Joseph was also confused by God’s plans and feared what would happen. The angel who had visited Mary also visited Joseph in a dream. The angel told him that God will always keep His promises no matter what.
1) Have you ever faced a challenge or situation in life where you have felt confused and fearful? What helped you through that?
2) What are some ways we could grow our trust in God’s plan and His promises? (Reading the Bible, Prayer, Friends, and Family.)
Thank you, Jesus, for loving us. I pray that even when we are confused and fearful in our lives we will look to you. Trusting that you always keep your promises. We thank you for coming to earth to live a perfect life for us. Dying on the cross and rising again. We love you so much, and it’s in your name we pray, amen.