#QuietThoughts

Pastor John takes his text from Matthew 1: 18-25
18 “Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise:
When his mother Mary had been betrothed to
Joseph, before they came together she was found
with child of the Holy Spirit. 19 And Joseph her
husband, being a righteous man, and not willing
to make her a public example, was minded to put
her away privily. 20 But when he thought on these
things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared unto
him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David,
fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that
which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.
21 And she shall bring forth a son; and thou shalt
call his name Jesus; for it is he that shall save his
people from their sins. 22 Now all this is come to
pass, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken
by the Lord through the prophet, saying,
23 Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and shall
bring forth a son,
And they shall call his name Immanuel;
which is, being interpreted, God with us.
24 And Joseph arose from his sleep, and did as
the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took
unto him his wife; 25 and knew her not till she
had brought forth a son: and he called his name Jesus.”

Expounding upon the blessings of Christmas, John touches upon the following points...
Because of Christmas
People Can:
1. Experience the favor of God...
2. Enjoy the faithfulness of God...
3. Experience the fellowship
of God...
4. Enjoy the blessing of
obedience to God...