Two tracks in God’s plan God at work in blessings (Miracles, confirmations…) God at work in struggles (fears, doubts, frustration…) Angel visit to Mary and pregnancy Angel dream to Joseph Shepherds at Bethlehem report angel visit/message Simeon at the temple Anna at the temple Magi visit with their gifts and worship Angel warnings in dreams Mary’s pregnancy Inconvenient trip to register in Bethlehem No room in the inn Herod’s threat Change of plans. Nazareth, not Bethlehem
Two tracks in God’s plan God at work in blessings (Miracles, confirmations…) God at work in struggles (fears, doubts, frustration… Angel visit to Mary and pregnancy Angel dream to Joseph Shepherds at Bethlehem report angel visit/message Simeon at the temple Anna at the temple Magi visit with their gifts and worship Angel warnings in dreams Mary’s pregnancy Inconvenient trip to register in Bethlehem No room in the inn Herod’s threat Change of plans. Nazareth, not Bethlehem
Two tracks in God’s plan God at work in blessings (Miracles, confirmations…) God at work in struggles (fears, doubts, frustration… Angel visit to Mary and pregnancy Angel dream to Joseph Shepherds at Bethlehem report angel visit/message Simeon at the temple Anna at the temple Magi visit with their gifts and worship Angel warnings in dreams Mary’s pregnancy Inconvenient trip to register in Bethlehem No room in the inn Herod’s threat Change of plans. Nazareth, not Bethlehem
Two tracks in God’s plan God at work in blessings (Miracles, confirmations…) God at work in struggles (fears, doubts, frustration… Angel visit to Mary and pregnancy Angel dream to Joseph Shepherds at Bethlehem report angel visit/message Simeon at the temple Anna at the temple Magi visit with their gifts and worship Angel warnings in dreams Mary’s pregnancy Inconvenient trip to register in Bethlehem No room in the inn Herod’s threat Change of plans. Nazareth, not Bethlehem
Two tracks in God’s plan God at work in blessings (Miracles, confirmations…) God at work in struggles (fears, doubts, frustration… Angel visit to Mary and pregnancy Angel dream to Joseph Shepherds at Bethlehem report angel visit/message Simeon at the temple Anna at the temple Magi visit with their gifts and worship Angel warnings in dreams Mary’s pregnancy Inconvenient trip to register in Bethlehem No room in the inn Herod’s threat Change of plans. Nazareth, not Bethlehem
Two tracks in God’s plan God at work in blessings (Miracles, confirmations…) God at work in struggles (fears, doubts, frustration… Angel visit to Mary and pregnancy Angel dream to Joseph Shepherds at Bethlehem report angel visit/message Simeon at the temple Anna at the temple Magi visit with their gifts and worship Angel warnings in dreams Mary’s pregnancy Inconvenient trip to register in Bethlehem No room in the inn Herod’s threat Change of plans. Nazareth, not Bethlehem
Two tracks in God’s plan God at work in blessings (Miracles, confirmations…) God at work in struggles (fears, doubts, frustration… Angel visit to Mary and pregnancy Angel dream to Joseph Shepherds at Bethlehem report angel visit/message Simeon at the temple Anna at the temple Magi visit with their gifts and worship Angel warnings in dreams Mary’s pregnancy Inconvenient trip to register in Bethlehem No room in the inn Herod’s threat Change of plans. Nazareth, not Bethlehem
Two tracks in God’s plan God at work in blessings (Miracles, confirmations…) God at work in struggles (fears, doubts, frustration… Angel visit to Mary and pregnancy Angel dream to Joseph Shepherds at Bethlehem report angel visit/message Simeon at the temple Anna at the temple Magi visit with their gifts and worship Angel warnings in dreams Mary’s pregnancy Inconvenient trip to register in Bethlehem No room in the inn Herod’s threat Change of plans. Nazareth, not Bethlehem
Two tracks in God’s plan God at work in blessings (Miracles, confirmations…) God at work in struggles (fears, doubts, frustration… Angel visit to Mary and pregnancy Angel dream to Joseph Shepherds at Bethlehem report angel visit/message Simeon at the temple Anna at the temple Magi visit with their gifts and worship Angel warnings in dreams Mary’s pregnancy Inconvenient trip to register in Bethlehem No room in the inn Herod’s threat Change of plans. Nazareth, not Bethlehem
Two tracks in God’s plan God at work in blessings (Miracles, confirmations…) God at work in struggles (fears, doubts, frustration… Angel visit to Mary and pregnancy Angel dream to Joseph Shepherds at Bethlehem report angel visit/message Simeon at the temple Anna at the temple Magi visit with their gifts and worship Angel warnings in dreams Mary’s pregnancy Inconvenient trip to register in Bethlehem No room in the inn Herod’s threat Change of plans. Nazareth, not Bethlehem
Two tracks in God’s plan God at work in blessings (Miracles, confirmations…) God at work in struggles (fears, doubts, frustration… Angel visit to Mary and pregnancy Angel dream to Joseph Shepherds at Bethlehem report angel visit/message Simeon at the temple Anna at the temple Magi visit with their gifts and worship Angel warnings in dreams Mary’s pregnancy Inconvenient trip to register in Bethlehem No room in the inn Herod’s threat Change of plans. Nazareth, not Bethlehem
The journeys of Joseph and Mary
Joseph: Flexibility and faith Am I flexible when God leads me unexpectedly? Will I accept inconvenience as God’s will for me? Will I follow God sacrificially to protect my family? Will I accept undesirable locations as God’s plan? Will I alter career goals for spiritual priorities? Will I accept how God has directed my circumstances? I think I should consider or pray about __________.