6 Things We Learn From the Christmas Story

The birth of Jesus lies at the center of the Christmas story.

But have you ever wondered how Jesus’ earthly parents would describe the events? Or what we can learn from His parents and His story to apply to our lives today?

In looking at the overall story, we learn valuable lessons from both Joseph and Mary.

Like how Joseph teaches us three ways to always trust God.

(1.) Always Trust God’s Promises: Christmas Story

The gospel of Matthew paints the scene of a man engaged to a young woman. Yet Mary’s with child before they marry. This situation was completely unacceptable in this time period. 

In fact, the engagement period was a commitment similar to marriage today—a vow to remain true to your betrothed and sexually pure. 

Matthew 1:19 describes Joseph as a “just man” who did not want to put Mary to shame in public, so planned to divorce her privately. But in a dream, an angel proclaimed to Joseph the child was conceived through the Holy Spirit. Joseph took Mary for his wife.

God promises if we move forward in His timing, His ultimate will and purpose is completed, not only in the present, but also in the future.

God promises if we move forward in His timing, His ultimate will and purpose is completed, not only in the present, but also in the future. #Christmas #story Share on X

(2.) Always Trust God’s Protection

After the birth of Christ, an angel warns Joseph in a dream to flee to Egypt because Herod wanted to destroy Jesus (Matthew 2:13-15). Once again, Joseph is completely obedient to the Lord. 

When we are completely obedient to the Lord, He is working behind the scenes on our behalf. 

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