In the fullness of time, God sent His Son to enter our world, redeem us from slavery, and make us His own. Through Christ, we receive adoption as sons and daughters, and the Spirit cries out within us, “Abba, Father.” We are no longer slaves but beloved children—and if children, then heirs of God’s eternal promises.

Luke 1:26–38 reveals the stunning moment when God sends the angel Gabriel to a humble young woman in Nazareth, announcing that she will bear the long-awaited Messiah. Mary responds not with fear or resistance, but with courageous faith, embodying what it means to trust God’s word even when the path ahead is mysterious. In this passage we see the miracle of the Incarnation—God taking on flesh—and the model of discipleship in Mary’s simple, powerful confession: “Let it be to me according to your word.”

Matthew 1:18–25 shows that the birth of Jesus is entirely God’s work—conceived by the Holy Spirit, fulfilling ancient prophecy, and bringing God’s presence into the world as “Emmanuel.” In Joseph, we see a model of righteous obedience, a man who chooses mercy and faith even when circumstances seem overwhelming. This passage reminds us that Jesus came to save us from our deepest problem—sin—and that God is with us in every circumstance of life.