God Speaks to the Heart of Joseph: Matthew 1:18-25
I have heard it said that Joseph is a minor character in the whole story of Jesus. But I find that off-base. Joseph was every bit as intentionally chosen as Mary was.
God Speaks to the Heart of Zechariah: Luke 1:5-25
Zechariah opens our Christmas story with a doubtful example of peace and trust in God. He was ‘gripped with fear’ (Luke 1:12) when the messenger of God arrived. How often are we also gripped with fear at a word from God?