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God Honors Outcasts (Do You?)

We each have our outcasts – we cross the street to avoid them. God never crosses the street to avoid anyone. God honors outcasts.

We each have our outcasts. God has none.

Joseph cared for his wife at great cost to himself. He loved Mary more than he loved his reputation. Joseph’s love took courage.

Joseph protected Mary. He cared for her. How his love must have gifted Mary's heart!

Be it done to me according to your word…. Have I ever said that to anyone? I’m not sure I have. But Mary took the risk and said it to God.

Christmas gifts and birthday parties. It started with the Magi who brought Jesus gifts. We also party at Christmas – but who gets the gifts?

This Christmas, as you give gifts to people you love, plan (like the Magi) on what to give to Jesus. (It is, after all, HIS birthday.)

Before Jesus filled Mary’s womb, Mary agreed to His arrival: “Be it done to me according to Thy word.” Her pregnancy was voluntary.

The prayer 'Thy will be done' is a voluntary choice. Mary chose it. Jesus chose it. How about you?