Christmas Unfiltered: The Unexpected – 12/23/21

Christmas Unexpected

Matthew 1:18-25 (NIV)

The Unexpected

Three basic responses to unexpected situations. 

• You can panic.
• You can pout.
• Or you can press on. 

Matthew 1:18-25 (NIV)

1. THE PREGNANCY
2. THE DREAM

Joseph pressed on, 

and the unexpected became accepted.

3. THE BIRTHPLACE 

Joseph was faced with making a decision. He had to choose whether to Panic, Pout, or Press on…

4. THE SHEPHERDS

God seems to delight in doing things you and I would least expect. 

5. THE CHALLENGE

Not everything that happens unexpectedly in our life is from the hand of God. 

Give yourself a gift this Christmas: When the unexpected comes and things seem like they are spinning out of control, press on, know that God promises us that He will be with us through every circumstance. He will cause the unexpected to work out to your advantage.