A Divine Disruption
Matthew 1:18–25 invites us to consider how God works through disrupted plans. Joseph’s response to Mary’s pregnancy challenges us to trust God when the circumstances exceed our understanding.
We are called to stay open to a word that changes our minds and to remain faithful when God’s work in others unsettles our lives. What feels like disruption can bring us into alignment with God’s purpose.
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