| His Coming Prepared: By the Holy Spirit |
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Reflections: In first century Jewish culture, unwed pregnancy carried a stigma that we can’t even imagine in our world today. People could be executed for have sexual relations out of wedlock. The Bible is very clear that Mary’s pregnancy came via the Holy Spirit, but imagine the risk that Joseph and Mary faced in their culture. No one was going to believe that Mary was still a virgin after her pregnancy became known. The Holy Spirit doesn’t lead people to play it safe. When we follow his lead, it involves risk. It involves uncomfortable and uncertain situations. How has the Holy Spirit led you through these times? What risk is he asking you to take in your life now? |