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The Road of Obedience (Matthew

This Christmas season, we’re walking together along The Road to Bethlehem—six Sundays tracing the journey of faith that leads us to the manger. This road isn’t just Mary and Joseph’s journey through ancient Judea… it’s the road of every believer’s heart. Pastor Brian Bell takes us into The Road of Obedience, looking at the often overlooked but deeply inspiring obedience of Joseph. While he’s usually depicted as a background character in the Nativity, Scripture shows us a man whose quiet “yes” changed the course of history. In Matthew 1:18–25, we discover three powerful truths from Joseph’s story: 🔹 Obedience begins where your plans break. Joseph’s world collapses when Mary returns home pregnant—and not by him. But like a woodworker adjusting to the grain, he chooses trust over fear when life doesn’t match the blueprint. 🔹 Obedience grows when you listen for God’s voice. Before Joseph acts, he slows down long enough for God to speak clarity into his confusion. His obedience starts with listening. 🔹 Obedience is proven by the steps you take. Joseph doesn’t say a single word in Scripture—his faith is seen entirely in what he does. From taking Mary as his wife to naming Jesus, Joseph chooses action over applause. 🔹 Obedience always leads to God’s presence. Joseph’s quiet yes places him right in the center of God’s plan and the miracle of “Immanuel—God with us.” Joseph is a quiet hero. No sermons preached. No letters written. No spotlight moments. Yet God used his steady, hidden obedience to help bring the Savior into the world. Where is God asking you to trust, listen, or take the next step—even if no one sees it? The road of obedience may be costly, but it always leads us closer to God. 👉 Join us as we continue journeying toward Christmas and discovering the beauty, wonder, and faithfulness found on the road to Bethlehem. Subscribe for more amazing messages. At Calvary Murrieta we are learning together how to be Jesus followers who are authentic and transparent with each other. We know that we are more sinful and flawed than we ever dared believe; yet at the very same time we are more loved and accepted in Jesus than we ever dared hope. We believe this is the essence of Jesus’ really Good News. Our church family is doing our best to create a space to entangle our lives, right in the midst of the messiness of community. If your long term goal is to love God completely, love people authentically, and make Jesus followers globally, then you’ve come to the right place. Join us Sundays at 8:00 am, 10:00 am, and 12:00 pm. Wednesdays at 7:00 pm. Have a blessed week!