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Within this Christmas story filled with uncertainty, we see God’s providence in how He sent each angel to convey His message of good news. We trust He also will bring just what and who we need to reassure our hearts and accomplish His purposes.

From the time Joseph heard the news of Mary’s pregnancy, through living on the run for three years in Egypt, he was constantly giving. Joseph sacrificed his pride, his livelihood, his plans for the future, and his financial security.

Joseph must have been overwhelmed when told Mary was pregnant through the Holy Spirit. An angel reassured him God was keeping His promises—Joseph just needed to trust the message. Echoed throughout Scripture, this promise is just as true today.

The wise men specifically brought three gifts to Jesus. Whatever their intent, the gifts were likely used in His family’s escape to and provision in Egypt. When we give, we have the privilege of entering into and being a part of God’s great story.

Mary was told that she would bring God in the flesh into this world through the work of the Holy Spirit. With this came uncertainty. Yet, Mary chose to look back and celebrate the broader plan of God that placed her circumstances in perspective.

King Herod pretended to want to honor Jesus, but in his heart resented Jesus’ birth. Had Herod joined the wise men in worship and generosity, his story would have changed forever. Instead, his legacy is that of a king desperate for power at any cost.

The wise men left families, comfort, and security to celebrate Jesus’ birth. As we think about the incarnation and see the journey Jesus took to give us life, we also should take a journey to celebrate the gift and to honor Him with gifts of our own.

An invisible war is all around us, but so is an invisible army through prayer that will surround us on all occasions. We pray knowing that we don’t fight for victory—we fight from victory in Christ, who has already won through His work on the cross.

The majority of the spiritual attacks we face are unseen, with the battleground in our minds. God wants to equip and prepare us to stand against the enemy’s schemes. This means becoming aware of those schemes and putting on the full armor of God.