How have you experienced life changing disruptions? Mary and Joseph thought they had a plan for their lives, but God interrupted. Our journey through life will take twists and turns that we never expected. Other transitions may be anticipated but not any predictable schedule. As we choose to be transformed into Christ likeness, our Triune God uses each experience to change our character, making us more dependent on Him. I’m learning and relearning that my response is to all Him to love me. I’m His child who needs to trust my Father.
“The Christmas story confronts our delusions that we can live healthy and wholesome independent lives. If we were capable of being what we’re supposed to be and doing what we’re designed to do, and if we were able to solve our deepest and most foundational problems, then there would have been no need whatsoever for Jesus to take on human form, to be born as a baby, to live, die, and rise again. The Christmas story confronts us with our dependency. The Christmas story tells us that we need help. The Christmas story tells us that spiritual need and spiritual dependency are universal and inescapable. It makes no sense to celebrate the birth of Jesus when you strive for independence.” - Paul David Tripp, Come, Let Us Adore Him: A Daily Advent Devotional
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