Luke 2:1-7

In Luke 2, we learn a lot about God and His timing and how Christmas teaches us how God does all things very well in His time.

Great to be back with you and welcome to Hope from the Word with Pastor Bill Luebkemann of Calvary Chapel of Marlton. During this time of year, you have many opportunities to serve the people around you. Are you willing to answer God's call? Today's broadcast will inspire and challenge us as we continue with the Christmas story. We pick up with Mary's response of faith to God's call. She seemed to understand that nothing is impossible with God! Although Zachariah didn't believe this, Mary did. What an example for us today to follow. From Luke, chapter one, picking up in verse thirty-seven, here's Pastor Bill...

We're truly thankful for this time together with you. This is Hope from the Word and that's exactly what we pray you're left with each day: hope! You know a lot of things are said and believed about Mary and the birth of Christ, but sadly much of it isn't true! If Mary was not a virgin and Christ is not virgin born, then why celebrate Christmas? There would be no hope of peace on earth and good will toward men if Jesus wasn't the Son of the Most High. It would all be a lie. But it's not a lie, it's the truth, and today we'll explore the historical record in the gospel of Luke when Mary receives the angelic announcement concerning our Savior's birth. Here's Pastor Bill Luebkemann...

From the rising of the star in the East leading the wise men, to Jesus being born in the land of Israel, it was all on God’s terms. His perfect purpose to save His people, including you and me today, was coming to pass.

The Christmas season is one of many distractions.  It is easy to lose oneself in the hustle and bustle.  We need to develop the right PACE.