Pastor McKinley weaves together a recent pastoral trip to Israel with the Christmas story to emphasize that God often works through the unexpected to accomplish His redemptive purposes, even amid suffering, conflict, and disruption. Drawing from Luke 1 and Matthew 1, Pastor teaches how Mary and Joseph’s lives were radically interrupted by God’s plan, calling them—and believers today—to surrender trustfully when circumstances don’t make sense, because God is always faithful even when unpredictable. Ultimately, the message centers on Christmas as the fulfillment of God’s providence: Jesus, the God-man, was born to save humanity from sin, offering forgiveness, eternal life, and hope to all who believe.
