Scriptures Cited: Numbers 11:4, 13; Luke 9:13; John 6:7; Matthew 6:31, 33; Luke 1:34; Ecclesiastes 3; Galatians 4:4; John 8:36; Genesis 11:7; Acts 21:37; 2 Peter 3:9; Ezekiel 16:4; Philippians 4:19; 1 Corinthians 3:6-7

Introduction: 

a. People have basic needs
b. Until basic needs are met, other things are put on hold

Recap

a. Mary & Joseph have been called to something hard
 -no one has done anything like this before
b. God provides for their needs

I. God’s Welcome

a. God works in His perfect time
b. Jesus was born at the perfect time

1. Perfect time for Mary
2. Perfect time for the Kingdom: Nationally, Culturally, and Politically

c. Rushing God turns promised blessing into present burden

II. God’s Income

a. Mary has everything she needs to give birth, safely;
Even if it wasn’t what she preferred

b. Whatever God calls you to, He will provide what you need

c. God doesn’t promise to provide wants, just needs

III. God’s Outcome

a. Trusting in God’s provision involves trusting His outcome

b. All we can control is our faithfulness

1. We can’t control the circumstances

2. We can’t control the outcome

c. Trying to control the future = faithlessness in the present

Closing

a. Every person has needs in life

b. Looking to the world for sustenance can cause anxiety

c. There is peace in God’s provision