A HOPEFUL MESS | Joe Smith - Mosaic

About this sermon

Pastor Joe Smith brings an encouraging new message about finding hope in the messiness of life as he dives into the story of Jesus’ birth in Luke chapter 2. The story of Mary’s virgin birth may seem familiar to many of us, but Pastor Joe reminds us of the mess that Mary and Joseph had to walk through when they were bringing Jesus into the world. Everywhere they went, they were a sign of scandal to those around them as few could believe that Mary truly conceived her child as a virgin. Recently, Pastor Joe and his family became sick and were stuck at home together. He shares that it felt as though his to-do list was being delayed by the messiness of sickness. But soon after, he realized that God was doing something amazing during this time. Pastor Joe and his family decided to have a songwriting showcase, and it ended up being an incredibly special time for them-even in the middle of their mess. In this message, Pastor Joe reminds us that if we want to see a miracle, we need to get to work. As we take care of our everyday responsibilities, and embrace the moment we’re in, we are invited into the miraculous. Just as Jesus was brought into the world through a messy situation, our stories become filled with miracles as we stand up and face messes in our lives with honesty. If you are facing a difficult situation and are struggling to believe that God could bring a miracle out of it, this message will encourage you to stay present with the expectation that God is going to show up!

Topics

• Hope