Prophet said in Isaiah 7:14

Good morning all! God is good all the time, all the time God is good. Wow! What Mary and Joseph have gone through thus far.

Matthew 1:22-23 "All of this occurred to fulfill the LORD's message through his prophet: "Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel, which means 'God is with us.'""Look up Isaiah 7:14 and mention of the virgin birth and naming the child Immanuel, meaning God is with us is here. What is going on here? God set this plan in motion years in advance and then, 2009 years ago it came to pass.

When Joseph woke up he did as the angel said and took Mary as his wife, but did not sleep with her until the child, Jesus, was born. Wow! a lot of information for Joseph to take in, sort, and follow one might say. But, no, Joseph believed in God, was faithful and did as God wished. How many times do we know what God wants for us in our life, BUT, do what WE WANT!?

We want signs that God is alive; is with us; but we don't look around. The sun came up, a butterfly lands on your shoulder, the birds sing, clouds move, water flows, fish jump, but we say, "Is there really a God?" Take time, don't curse traffic, panic to buy a Christmas gift, be short with your family, friends or co-workers. Just STOP - take time to enjoy why we have this season. Love you all.

In Christ's Love and Grace
Johnny