Prayer: Almighty God we thank you for the messengers in our lives that bring us news of you and your love. May we be comforted with your peace in our times of indecision. Help us be messengers of your love and peace to the world. Amen
Reading: Matthew 1: 18-25 (Click to read text) Stop and GROW: After reading the text, discuss/ponder the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's Book of Faith questions, which are part of Camp Mount Luther's GROW Time with campers. QUESTION 1: What scares, confuses, challenges, or doesn’t make sense to me in this text? QUESTION 2: What delights me in this text or is my favorite part of the story? QUESTION 3: What stories or memories does this text stir in me? QUESTION 4: What is God up to in this text? Reflection: Angels are messengers from God. When Joseph was facing the dilemma of Mary’s pregnancy the Angel of the Lord was crucial for him. I am not sure if Joseph would have gotten there on his own. I am sure there are many times in our lives that messengers from God come to us that help us with our times of difficult decisions. We might not see them as angels, but somehow God gets the message to us through friends, family, scripture, conscience, and/or maybe even dreams. As you look back through your life can you see places where you entertained angels without even knowing it?? Were there times in your life where friends and families helped you follow a path that God had for you? You might have even been an angel to help someone else out. God shows up in all sorts of places. Keep your eyes and ears open you can experience God wherever you are. --Charlene Rineer
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