In his blog post from Friday, Jon Bloom considers Joseph’s desperation as his wife is about to give birth to the King of all kings. It is a lesson it is for us today:
There are times, while seeking to follow God faithfully, we find ourselves in a desperate moment, forced to a place we would not choose to go. It’s then we must remember: we are not our own (1 Corinthians 6:19-20).
Our lives and circumstances are not ultimately about us. They are about Jesus Christ. The Father has purposes for us and our hardships that extend far beyond us. And often what appears like a misfortune or a lack of provision in the moment later proves to be a means of great mercy.
So maybe what we need most this Christmas is not less turmoil, but more trust. For God chooses stables of desperation as the birthplaces of his overwhelming grace.
Jon Bloom, A Stable of Desperation
The Works of God 
I needed this reminder tonight. Thanking Jesus in the midst of life’s messes is a hard one for me lately. So thankful for his mercy!