Nativity and all that stuff 🇬🇧
By: Quilts.Ai Blog
Tags: Faith and Life, Advent, Christian Blogs, Mary And Joseph, Jesus

And more questions. “ “Mary said to the angel, “But how? I’ve never slept with a man.” Yes this one was expected.

If you’re struggling with Mary giving birth from the Holy Spirit, hang on, this is the basic and easiest definition of faith. Not even the faith to believe such unbelievable birthing process, no faith is actually believing that God would do the most incredible, and unexpected to ensure He can have a chance to build a relationship with you. This won’t avoid the natural suffering of giving birth, not even the doubt and troubles but it’s still a miracle paved by divine promises and accomplished prophecies. Faith is believing that God wants to be in a relationship with you, like actually considering it, see what it changes in you through you and welcoming His supernatural being while being you, a human that was always made for this.

Yet it comes with doubt. Mary was a bit troubled ( and imagine Joseph) when the angel Gabriel came to announce this good news. “She was thoroughly shaken, wondering what was behind … “

And countless promises and reassuring proclamation. You are beautiful inside and out” the angel reassured.

Then the big announcement. You will. give birth to the Messiah, the one we were waiting for ( speaking as a Israeli as they were expecting a military hero who will overcome over their enemies )

“ He will be great, be called ‘Son of the Highest.’ (…) – no end, ever, to his kingdom.””

And more questions. “ “Mary said to the angel, “But how? I’ve never slept with a man.” Yes this one was expected.

“The angel answered, The Holy Spirit will come upon you, the power of the Highest hover over you; Therefore, the child you bring to birth will be called Holy, Son of God.”

And these words, which will change our lives forever. Not only because it unfolds the supernatural birthing process that we were all questioning. but mostly because it sets the path for how God will be welcomed on this earth from now on, « The Holy Spirit upon us. ». Emmanuel (second name given to Jesus) God with us.

What is coming after ? More promises and prophecies being proclaimed. God knew Mary and Joseph would need it and us too.

From Elizabeth her cousin first , « You are blessed among women and your womb is blessed » Elizabeth whom the miraculous pregnancy is also shown as a testimony of God’s ability in birthing unexpected baby ( if you didn’t now you know ). Yes she also happens to be pregnant with John the Baptist, the Great Announcer of the Good news ( another story).

, « You are blessed among women and your womb is blessed » Elizabeth whom the miraculous pregnancy is also shown as a testimony of God’s ability in birthing unexpected baby ( if you didn’t now you know ). Yes she also happens to be pregnant with John the Baptist, the Great Announcer of the Good news ( another story). From the Sheperds. who were present. at Jesus birth. « A savior has just been birthed (…) wrapped in a blanket, lying in a manger ». They have repeated the exact words shared by the angel Gabriel to Mary and Joseph affirming the promises set around Jesus life and comforting them as the Messiah’s birth did not took place in a palace to say the least.

A savior has just been birthed (…) wrapped in a blanket, lying in a manger ». They have repeated the exact words shared by the angel Gabriel to Mary and Joseph affirming the promises set around Jesus life and comforting them as the Messiah’s birth did not took place in a palace to say the least. Then came Simeon « This child marks both the failure and recovery in Israel” . A figure misunderstood and contradicted …”

« This child marks both the failure and recovery in Israel” . A figure misunderstood and contradicted …” And Anna, rejoicing and professing over Jesus.

And they took great note of all what was being said. Mary embraced the promises from the first months, joining Elizabeth with joy and gladness “ I’m the most fortunate woman on earth (…) Its exactly what he promised, beginning with Abraham and right up to now. Also she kept every promise “ deep within herself, holding them dear” .

We knew these first years following Jesus birth were tough for the couple, with years of exile not knowing exactly for how long they will stay there. But God guided them along the way accomplishing prophecies and preparing their hearts before moving.

This is what faith is. This is how faith works. It’s not the easiest to believe, it comes with questions, doubts and uncomfortable situation to say the least. But God still came upon you, over you, around you. It’s quite difficult to escape. Your questions and doubts are responded even before you raised them, and more promises and testimonies will arise to comfort you and strengthened your steps.

This is how faith works even when you thought you had faith. You need to question get as much clarity as you could especially if it sounds unbelievable. You listened to surrounding testimonies around you as it’s an account for what will be replicated.

You take ownership over said promises and praise God for what has been announced. You write down, you memorize, you pray over every words that has been displayed before you.

💎💎 All Scriptures passages are quoted from Luke 2 – The Message version.

Much love to you and your loved ones it’s Christmas Eve y’all.

Ps : My faith today lies in the fact that whatever what you believe you will get to gather with your loved ones today ( hopefully for the best). Isn’t it the greatest gift ?