Advent at Ararat - Day 9 & Day 10: The Lord works out the details for those who accept His plan.

“Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly. 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. And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.” Then Joseph, being aroused from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord commanded him and took to him his wife, and did not know her till she had brought forth her firstborn Son. And he called His name Jesus.”

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭1‬:‭18‬-‭25‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

On Day 6 of “Advent at Ararat” we discussed the fact that Mary said yes to the plan of the Lord.

I would like to again point out that the only question Mary asked was concerning the logistics of how she would conceive, being that she was a virgin. Notice, nothing is said about whether she was concerned about what Joseph would think or do. However, Mary certainly had reason to be worried; adultery and fornication were punishable by death.

Now, not much else is said about Joseph. We know of his part in terms of believing the word of the Lord and not removing his covering from Mary. However, after Joseph—being warned by an angel—moved from one place to another to keep the Christ child from being killed, we don’t hear anything more about him.

Remember, the part Joseph played was essential; so the Lord made sure that he was well informed of the plan. Mary didn’t have to worry about what she would say to Joseph; the Lord did all her talking for her.

For today meditate on the faithfulness of our Lord Who works out all the details for those who trust Him enough to follow His plan. As well, examine whether or not you become anxious and worried over how things are going to work out.

I recently became aware that I was still trying to handle daily difficulties by my own mental energy. Now I make every effort to ask the Lord’s guidance and favor concerning EVERYTHING I do. In so doing, I have found Him helping me with whatever I present to Him!

As I’ve said so many times before, trusting the Lord does not mean that we don’t plan. It does mean that we submit everything to Him and follow what He says. Then we don’t have to worry about managing all of the moving parts.

Remember, the Lord sees from an eternal perspective! So, trust Him. Be obedient to Him. Remember, He’s working out the details!

Peace to you.

Jesus is coming! Get ready for Him!

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