In this Advent sermon, Bp. Brewer reflects on Matthew’s account of Joseph and the difficult, costly obedience that lies at the heart of the Christmas story.
Matthew’s telling of Christ’s birth is not sentimental or predictable. It places us with Joseph in a moment of darkness, uncertainty, and loss—when his hopes for a reasonable and secure future come to an end. Faced with a choice he never wanted to make, Joseph must decide whether to cling to control or to trust the voice of God calling him forward.
This sermon speaks to those moments when our own plans fall apart and we find ourselves exhausted, unsure, and searching for light. Christmas, Bp. Brewer reminds us, is not about getting what we want, but about receiving what God longs to give—on his terms, not ours.
📖 Scripture: Matthew 1:18–25
🕊️ Preacher: Bp. Brewer
⛪ Church of the Incarnation: Dallas, Texas