The Undecided Will Be Brought to a Place of Decision - December 5, 2021

by Pastor Chuck Ryan

The Undecided Will Be Brought to a Place of Decision
Text: Matthew 1:18-25
Thesis: The Angel of God increases the “Faith” of Joseph.
Action Step: The decisions I make will reflect the knowledge of God’s will and my “Faith”
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1. Joseph found himself in a precarious position. (Vs. 18-19)
A. It was no fault of his own.
B. Joseph was in a mental quandary.
C. The Angel of the Lord brings wisdom.
* “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to
all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.”
James 1:5
Wisdom is just a prayer away
2. The Angel of the Lord presented Joseph with an alternative solution.
(Vs. 20-23)
A. Joseph was considering the normal response.
1. Joseph possessed the legal and scriptural right to divorce Mary.
2. Joseph chose to take the high road.
A. Joseph was considerate of Mary’s feelings and wellbeing.
B. Joseph trusted in the Godly word of the angel.
* “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart… in all thy ways…”
Proverbs 3:5-6
3. Joseph chose to serve the Lord. (Vs. 24-25)
A. Joseph trusted in the sovereignty of God.
B. Joseph’s trust resulted in obedience.
4. God calls all people to serve Him.
* “Choose This day, in whom you will serve.”
Joshua 24:15
A. Choose God!
1. Christmas makes redemption possible.
2. Freewill is a gift of God.
3. Accept God’s Christmas gift of Justification, Regeneration, and Adoption.
B. Choose Family.