A Joseph and Mary Christmas

Pastor Will takes us into the heart of the Christmas story through the lens of faith, focusing on Mary and Joseph's extraordinary responses to God's unexpected call. We explore how Mary, an ordinary young woman, received news that would effectively end her engagement, bring shame to her family, and leave her facing a lifetime of ridicule—yet she said yes to God anyway. Her faith didn't remove the consequences; it empowered her to walk through them. Similarly, Joseph faced confusion and heartbreak when his world fell apart, but after wrestling with God and receiving divine direction, he chose obedience over understanding. The profound lesson here is that faith rarely gives us clear-cut answers or removes difficulty. Instead, it gives us just enough light for the next step, keeping us dependent on God rather than our own understanding. Like a lamp to our feet rather than a floodlight to our destination, God's word guides us incrementally, requiring us to stay connected to Him. Both Mary and Joseph demonstrate that true faith means moving forward without having it all figured out, trusting that God's grace is sufficient even when circumstances are confusing, messy, and uncertain. We're challenged to examine our own lives: What is God calling us to do that seems impossible or uncomfortable? Are we willing to step out in obedience even when we can't see the full picture?