But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit." (Matthew 1:20)
Joseph and Mary were not "special" people; just righteous, simple, and willing to be obedient. We must be the same in our day. Simplicity of heart allows us to hear, obey, and finally see God in ways we never dreamed possible. Who knew that their simplicity would allow Joseph and Mary to see God face-to-face? Who knows what your obedience will allow you to see?
The Spirit of God will "conceive" things in us that are beyond what we have ever expected, if we will simply believe. Things will occur in the life of faith that will astound our common-sense limitations, and we must be childlike enough to receive and rejoice in those things. That is what it means for the Kingdom of God to come on earth as it is in heaven. Jesus told Nathanael he would see angels ascending and descending upon Him if he believed (John 1:50-51). Do you believe?
Let’s Pray – Father, thank You for the simplicity of hearing and believing the Word of God. I choose to take You at Your Word whenever You speak, even when it is hard to believe — especially when it’s hard to believe! Amen.
Amen!!!!! Amen!!!!! Let this mind be in me.....the mind of Christ. I hope to keep failure and doubt at bay this year more than at any other time.
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