Escape to Egypt
If Joseph had challenged God’s instruction to escape to Egypt, Jesus would have been killed. Obey God without hesitation.
Spread the Word
Do not let life issues consume your thoughts so much that you forget to spread the Word about Jesus to the world.
Another Route
God didn’t give the wise men a reason not to return to Herod. He simply gave them an instruction to use another route, and they obeyed, ending up in saving Jesus’s life from attempt to be killed by Herod.
Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh
Three gifts were presented to Jesus by the wise men namely: gold, frankincense and myrrh. However, the wise men (Magi) were more than three.
Let’s Go to Bethlehem
Nobody forced the shepherds to go to Bethlehem at that night hour when they heard Jesus was born, but they said to themselves “let’s go to Bethlehem” out of reverence to Him.
The Joy of Christmas
We can be joyous every Christmas season and present gifts unto our loved ones. But the best gift we can give to someone who doesn’t know the reason for the season is Jesus.
Good News
Even though 25th December isn’t the exact day Jesus was physically born, it’ll always be remembered and used to celebrate the first coming of the Prince of Peace.
Placed Him in a Manger
But for Jesus to be placed in a manger by his mother, it means God sent Him to a strange world, where nobody knew who He was from above.
No Guest Room Available
If there was no guest room available for Jesus’ parents, yet Jesus was born safely without any complications, then God knows how to help you beyond human understanding.
The Pain of God’s Promise
Learn to endure the pain of God’s promise in your life just as Mary and Joseph managed theirs while Jesus was about to be born.
Stay with Like-minded People
If you know God’s call upon your life, be mindful of the friends you make. Search and stay with like-minded people, who care about God’s kingdom.
Blessed Are You Among Women
As Mary didn’t do anything special to be called “blessed are you among women,” so God will let other unexpecting people call you blessed because Christ is in you.