Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve (24 Dec 2023)
Readings
Sermon
Jesus’ Genealogy series: Joseph
Sermon Text: Matthew 1:18-25
Joseph, although not Jesus’ biological father, is truly Jesus’ father. He is faithful to his wife and child, cares for them by staying with them, and protects his son. This is not to say Joseph is perfect. He still has his faults. Earthly fathers are still sinners. Our heavenly Father is the one who is the standard of perfection. He cares for us by promising to be with us even unto eternity. He is never more than a prayer or a Bible away. He will never leave us or forsake us for our heavenly Father is faithful, even when we are faithless to Him. We do not do all we should to maintain our relationship with Him but He still provides a household of faith to us. We see this love most clearly in Christ who was sent into this world for the forgiveness of our sins. In Christ, we have the means to stay with our God eternally.