Thank you for joining us for Reflections, short meditations on scripture intersecting life.
When I am starting something new, there's the excitement and freshness of this new thing. Perhaps I've been thinking of it, dreaming of it, praying for it for a long time. I bring energy, zest, and enthusiasm to the table. I've researched and planned and am ready to go.
And then when I'm nearing the finish line of said dream or project, I receive a fresh burst of energy because the end is in sight. I've almost reached my goal.
But it's in the messy middle that dreams fade, marriages fail, jobs lose their luster, and parenting seems not quite so fun.
"It's in the messy middle that we must "set our faces like a stone and determine to do His will."
Join me on this short podcast today to reflect about messy middles and how we can persevere through them. And remember, messy middles lead to enduring endings if we persevere.
May your soul's meditations be fuel for Spirit-led actions today!
Thank you for joining us for Reflections, short meditations on scripture intersecting life.
In today's Reflections we are meditating on Matthew 1:18-20.
This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit."
Consider this: When ordinary people humble themselves, set aside their own agendas, and make room for God to work, the Holy Spirit "invades," fills their space, and turns the ordinary into the miraculous.
Let's look at these verses in light of Joseph's life and choices. What can we learn from him to apply to our own lives? Feel free to leave your comments below.
Pray on!