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Scriptures: Luke 1:26-38; Matt 1:18-25
! 1. Mary's Predicaments
!! A. First Predicament (vv.26-29)
* Greeting from an angel
* Reaction of Mary: greatly troubled wondering what kind of greeting it might be
* Assurance from the angel: Don't be afraid.
You are highly favoured!
The Lord is with you.
/So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
(Isaiah 41:10)/
!! B. Second Predicament (vv.30-34)
* Will be pregnant and give birth to the Son of the Most High
* Reaction of Mary: very human … how can it be… I am a virgin
* Tsunami of negative thoughts and emotions
* Maintains a faith of that awaits God’s explanation, direction and wisdom
!! C. Third Predicament (vv.35-38)
* It is the Holy Spirit Who will cause her to conceive by His Mighty Power
* Angel assured her that even her relative Elizabeth in old age could conceive
* Mary responds with a faith that believes and submits to the Sovereign will of God
! 2. Joseph's Predicaments (Matt 1:18-25)
!! A. First Predicament (vv.18-23)
* His whole world came crushing down… his fiancée carrying another man’s baby
* He will divorce her quietly
* The angel appeared to Joseph explaining the whole situation to him and giving him a godly solution
* He had bold faith when he dared to trust in the voice and guidance of the angel
!! B. Second Predicament (vv.24-25)
Joseph showed obedient faith:
* went ahead to marry Mary inspite of knowing she was pregnant but not with his baby
* refrained himself from consummating his relationship with Mary while she carried Baby Jesus
*Mary and Joseph teaches us that in times of predicaments, we need faith that:*
* trusts God is always with us
* awaits for God’s explanation, direction and wisdom
* submits to the sovereign will of God, knowing that He does all things right and good for us
* is obedient to do the will of God… even though it calls for sacrifice and discipline.
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