The decision of discipleship
December 17, 2024 | Max Lucado
Jesus’ earthly father is a small-town carpenter who lives in Nazareth. Now why Joseph? A major part of the answer lies in his reputation, and he gives it up for Jesus. Nazareth viewed Joseph as we might view an elder, deacon, or Bible...
2 Corinthians 5:7
December 16, 2024
Grant me the courage, Lord, to walk by faith, and not by sight, even when the path ahead is unclear. Strengthen my resolve to trust in Your sovereignty, knowing that You are guiding me even when I cannot see the next step. In moments of doubt and...
Where Joseph stood
December 13, 2024 | Max Lucado
On the night when Jesus was born, I wonder if Joseph prayed, “Father, this all seems so bizarre. The angel you sent? Any chance you could send another?” You’ve stood where Joseph stood. Each of us knows what it’s like...
Out on a limb
December 12, 2024 | Max Lucado
After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit (Matthew 1:18 NKJV). Joseph was perched firmly on his branch in the tree. Predictable and solid, Joseph had no intention of...
In a moment
December 11, 2024 | Max Lucado
It all happened in a moment, a most remarkable moment. God became a man! Heaven opened herself and placed her most precious one in a human womb. Jesus came, not as a flash of light or as an unapproachable conqueror, but as one whose...