Decision-Making and the Will of God: Matthew 2:11–23

Decision-Making and the Will of God: Matthew 2:11–23

Author: Brandon Holthaus June 8, 2025 Duration: 1:05:24
We live in a world of countless decisions—some small, some life-altering. 🤔📍 Many Christians today wrestle with questions like: "How do I know God's will for my life?" "Should I take this job? 📍Move to this city? 🚚Marry this person?" 💍These questions are not new. Mary and Joseph, entrusted with raising the Messiah, also faced uncertain circumstances. Their lives were interrupted by dreams, threats, government decisions, and unexpected detours. Today, we will examine how God guided them and what we can learn about responsible decision-making on our part—and how God's direction and guidance work in tandem with their story. 💡✨ You'll learn: How God's providence and your decisions work together The difference between God's sovereign, moral, and individual will Practical principles for wise, biblical decision-making Don't let fear paralyze your choices—let God's Word guide you confidently. 🙌 Let this message encourage you to walk by faith, trust God's Word, and make wise, Spirit-led choices. 🙏 #GodsWill #DecisionMaking #Matthew2 #ChristianLife #BibleTeaching #SpiritualDiscernment #DivineGuidance #FaithAndWisdom #SermonClip #MaryAndJoseph #ChristianDecisions

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