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Have you ever thought about what it really takes to follow Jesus? The story of the first Christmas isn’t just about a peaceful manger scene—it's about the struggle, sacrifice, and sheer determination of those who obeyed God’s call. In this episode, Stephen Davey takes us deep into the turmoil and dangers faced by Mary, Joseph, and even the Magi. From fleeing Herod's soldiers in the middle of the night to raising a child under constant threat, the Holy Family's journey was anything but easy. They faced questions without answers, moments of panic, and a life on the run.
Stephen also touches on the broader conflict between the Kingdom of Heaven and the kingdom of darkness that began long before the cross—it began with Jesus' first cry as a newborn. This episode will challenge you to reconsider your expectations of the Christian life. Are you ready to follow Christ when the journey gets tough? Find out why Christianity was never meant to be comfortable, and how the original Christmas story calls each of us to a life of dangerous, expensive, and constant loyalty to our King.
Stephen Davey's newest book, The Disciples Prayer, is available now. https://www.wisdomonline.org/store/view/the-disciples-prayer-hardbackGet our magazine and daily devotional: https://www.wisdomonline.org/lp/magazine
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Have you ever thought about what it really takes to follow Jesus? The story of the first Christmas isn’t just about a peaceful manger scene—it's about the struggle, sacrifice, and sheer determination of those who obeyed God’s call. In this episode, Stephen Davey takes us deep into the turmoil and dangers faced by Mary, Joseph, and even the Magi. From fleeing Herod's soldiers in the middle of the night to raising a child under constant threat, the Holy Family's journey was anything but easy. They faced questions without answers, moments of panic, and a life on the run.
Stephen also touches on the broader conflict between the Kingdom of Heaven and the kingdom of darkness that began long before the cross—it began with Jesus' first cry as a newborn. This episode will challenge you to reconsider your expectations of the Christian life. Are you ready to follow Christ when the journey gets tough? Find out why Christianity was never meant to be comfortable, and how the original Christmas story calls each of us to a life of dangerous, expensive, and constant loyalty to our King.
Stephen Davey's newest book, The Disciples Prayer, is available now. https://www.wisdomonline.org/store/view/the-disciples-prayer-hardbackGet our magazine and daily devotional: https://www.wisdomonline.org/lp/magazine
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