Yesterday at Fairview was fabulous!! Despite rain and frigid cold temps we had a great crowd in both services and boy did we heat it up inside the House! I loved how our band did a few Christmas songs in the worship set but they were so not the norm...Joy to the World!!! It was great!
Following that my man brought a great message on why God chose Mary! God knew Mary's desire was to do His will. Do we miss His will so often because He already knows we have no desire to follow? We were challenged to think about what we truly desire.
We also see that she was willing to pay the price. Amidst the obvious ridicule she faced from people, it amazes me that we never see that she defended herself. She trusted God and following Him mattered more to her than what others would think! What a lesson for us!!
Mary also had faith to trust God when it looked impossible. We have to trust Him in spite of all our fear. We must step out when everything and everyone tells us to step back. I love how Eddie concluded with reminding us of all the young women, celebs, that so many are so enamored with yet they come on the scene and quickly pass off the scene. They try to reinvent themselves to stay around. However, Mary is still loved, still respected today.
I'm loving this Christmas series!! But don't forget to start now inviting people for January as well when we kick off Protect This House, God's game plan for the family.
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