20 But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21 She will bear a son, and you shall call his name , for he will save his people from their sins.” 22 All this took place to what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: 23 “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son,
and they shall call his name Immanuel” Matthew 1:20-23
in one of the worst feelings ever!!
It was around years since Isaiah 7:14, and the intertestamental silent period lasted years.
KEY TAKEAWAY: “Just because God feels , doesn’t mean God is . While you are , God is .
4 But when the of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, 5 to those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. Galatians 4:4-5
9 The Lord is not to his as some count slowness, but is toward you, not wishing that any should , but that all should reach. 2 Peter 3:9