Revelation of the Word:

THEME: LOVE AND MARRIAGE

Matthew 1:18-20 NIV

”This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet 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.“

INSIGHT 

–Joseph encountered a tough experience as he began his marriage. Joseph knew his betrothed was pregnant, yet not with his own child. Joseph was a just and loving husband and did not intend to shame Mary. He decided to treat the matter discreetly and not to expose her to public ridicule and shame. After the angel’s visit, the couple proceeds with their relationship, showing great trust in the God and His promises even after the birth of Jesus Christ the Son of God. Joseph and Mary took their role as parents seriously and showed love and care for their Son. We are called to show love for our families and treat them with respect and care, keeping the discreet family matters within our homes. 

PRAYER 

We praise You Lord, God of Israel, because You came to redeemed us Your people. You raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house David and granted us salvation from our enemies to show us mercy and our ancestors. You have kept Your holy covenant, the oath You swore to our father Abraham, to rescue us from the hand of our enemies, and to enable us to serve You Lord without fear but in holiness and righteousness. We thank You for loving us and choosing us to serve You and do Your divine will. We know that all the promises that You have made to us are yes and amen, and they shall surely come to pass. We trust in You dear Lord Jesus and pour out our hearts to You, for You are our refuge and strength. May You bless all families and give them the desires of their hearts. May You grant them wisdom so that they may always air out their matters to You Lord and not to the public. Those who are waiting on You for spouses may You hear their prayers. Those who are waiting on You for children may You bless them with these beautiful gifts. Those who are waiting You for finances may You come through for them. Those who are homeless may You bless them and reach them at their points of need. Those who are waiting on You for the gift of salvation may Your grace be found in their household to make this possible. Nothing is impossible with You dear Lord Jesus, all our hope and trust is in You. Amen 

Further reading: Proverbs 13:3, Psalms 62:8

Blessed Thursday 

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