Baby Jesus in the manger. A wonderful scene but what happens next. Just like with Mary, Joseph and Jesus there is a real world out there to be lived in by us. Joseph had to dodge a cruel ruler who wanted to kill Jesus and we have to go back to work, back to driving on roads with crazy drivers, back to dealing with rude inconsiderate people, well you get the idea. While we think we face lots of problems try moving your wife and baby Son on the back of a donkey while trying to stay under the radar of Herod who is crazy and harsh enough to kill all children under the age of two in the region around Bethlehem. Yes we definitely have problems but if Joseph can listen to God and handle his problems then surely we should be able to listen and obey. Joseph did it and look what he accomplished through God. Joseph helped to keep Jesus alive because he listened to God and when we listen we keep Jesus alive by going out into the world and showing the light of His love to the world. Be bold and have the strength to be who God wants you to be through the power of the Holy Spirit.
May God’s Peace and Blessings be with you,
Randy
Wesley United Methodist Church, Orange TX 
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