THE GOSPEL FAITH MISSION INTERNATIONAL (GOFAMINT)
MEMORY VERSE: “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven” (Matt. 5:16) NKJV
BIBLE READING: MATT. 1:18-25
18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.
19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily.
20 But while he thought on these things, behold, the 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 Ghost.
21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins.
22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,
23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
24 Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:
25 And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name Jesus. (KJV)
MESSAGE
The characters of Joseph and Mary were simply the cornerstone needed for the birth of the Messiah. Mary’s virtue singled her out as a blessing to generations. Prophecies had gone ahead that a virgin would conceive and give birth to the Messiah, she was level headed enough to allow the fulfilment. God would never have lowered His standard if she was not a virgin – what a lesson for our young people.
Our lifestyle and character play a big role in fulfilment of destiny and divine purposes. Joseph was a just man and compassionate.
By this men will know you are disciples of Jesus when you show love and not when you relate with your spouse, children and people around you with rules and legalism. How many men really love their wives? How many men really love their family? Joseph was called father and must take responsibility of a child This shows that he was selflessness, responsible and humble to submit to God’s will.
Point of Emphasis: Mary and Joseph’s good virtues made them models from their generation till date. Strive to possess virtues that will make your name to be written in gold.
Prayer Point: Lord, help me to be totally sold out to the fulfilment of the divine agenda.
Reading the Bible through in a Year: Jer. 9-11
Point of Emphasis: Mary and Joseph’s good virtues made them models from their generation till date. Strive to possess virtues that will make your name to be written in gold.
Prayer Point: Lord, help me to be totally sold out to the fulfilment of the divine agenda.
Reading the Bible through in a Year: Jer. 9-11
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