Day 9: A Humble Hometown
Advent 2025
•
4m 31s
What looked like Caesar’s decree was really God’s design. As Mary and Joseph trudged ninety miles to Bethlehem, their exhaustion and uncertainty were met by divine orchestration, every step fulfilling ancient prophecy. This is an invitation to see our own interruptions and detours through the same lens of trust. God’s purposes aren’t thwarted by inconvenience; they’re often revealed through it. May we walk our own unexpected roads with the same quiet confidence that every mile matters in the hands of a faithful God.
Up Next in Advent 2025
-
Day 8: The Forerunner
After years of silence and waiting, Zechariah and Elizabeth welcome their long-promised son, and the first sound in their home is worship. We can be people who celebrate God’s faithfulness not just in our own stories but in the lives of others, and learn from John the Baptist’s unwavering humilit...
-
Day 7: Decisions and Dreams
When Joseph learns of Mary’s pregnancy, everything points to betrayal, yet instead of reacting in anger, he chooses mercy. Joseph’s character made space for God’s voice and his quiet obedience shaped the story of redemption. His life teaches us a simple but powerful rhythm for faithful living: Pa...
-
Day 6: A Journey of Joy
After saying yes to God, Mary runs to Elizabeth and is met with the confirmation her heart needed: “Blessed is she who believed that the Lord would fulfill His promises to her.” Today, we see how faith and friendship can stir fresh joy, even in uncertainty. Like Mary, we’re called to magnify the ...
