Text: Matthew 1:18-25
They say that Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, but for many, the season highlights the many struggles of life. From grief and loneliness to a variety of stresses and strains, there are many struggles that we often experience. The reality of struggles surrounding Christmas probably does not surprise you, but perhaps it does surprise you to find that we see evidence of struggle in the Christmas story itself. One of the primary ways that we see this is through the example of the life of Joseph. He faced a very unexpected circumstance, but the Lord comforted him and counseled him in a very personal way. If you are struggling today, we invite you to listen and be encouraged to find peace and strength through faith in Jesus today.