“In Awe Of His Birth”

“In Awe Of His Birth”

Pastor Josiah Nordgren

December 21, 2025

This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly.

– ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭1‬:‭18‬-‭19‬ (NIV‬‬)

Be in awe that the arms of God . 

And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.

– ‭‭Luke‬ ‭2‬:‭8‬-‭10‬ (NIV‬‬)

After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.”

– ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭2‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ (NIV‬‬)

Be in awe that the arms of God . 

Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

– ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭4‬:‭16‬ (‭NIV‬‬)

Be in awe that the arms of God are .