God So Loved That He Gave
“Giving the Gift of Devotion”
Luke 2:41-52

 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” – John 3:16

What if we were to give God a gift?

"Giving the Gift of Trust”
"Giving the Gift of Obedience”
"Giving the Gift of Surrender”

Christmas story faded to a memory, yet Joseph remained devoted.

Joseph’s devotion to God is evidenced as he led his family to fulfill the sacred routines of their faith (v. 41).

Joseph’s devotion to God led him to train, or mentor, Jesus in what it meant to be a follower of God (v. 42).

Joseph’s devotion to God compelled him to stay for the full seven days of the feast, even when it would have been acceptable to leave early (v. 43).

Joseph’s devotion to God allowed Jesus to experience an awakening of his relationship to his Father's house and his Father's business (v. 44-47).

Joseph’s devotion to God compelled him to continue parenting Jesus in spite of his own confusion and uncertainty (v. 48-52).

How can we give God the gift of devotion in this New Year?

Loyalty to what we know
Affection for who we know
Perseverance because we know

Would you be willing in this New Year to give God the gift of devotion?