Introduction: Do you believe that God is in CONTROL? It looks like things are spinning out of Control! But are they really? Since Luke’s gospel pinpoints the events that led up to birth of Jesus Christ, it is obvious that God is in Control.

1. God is in CONTROL of RULERS!
(Luke 2:1-2)

“And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 2(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.” (Luke 2:1-2)

God raises up who He chooses to use. What about in Daniel’s day? Esther’s reign? Nehemiah’s return? Could it be that our God has chosen to allow the present administration in Washington in the White House for our day in order to fulfill His will?

2. God is in CONTROL of His people!

“And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 4And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) 5To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.” (Luke 2:3-5)

Imagine that. Taxes. Really? Did God use a world ruler to get His purpose fulfilled? In other words, do you see how our Lord orchestrated His providential will in getting Joseph and Mary to BETHLEHEM, the place where Micah the prophet had predicted Jesus would be born?

3. God is in CONTROL with the timing of the birth of God the SON!

“6And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. 7And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.” (Luke 2:6-7)

Wow…do not just read that and let it go over your head! While Joseph and the virgin Mary were traveling to their hometown, she experienced birth pangs and delivered Jesus Christ who was God in the flesh.

Conclusion: This was God’s supernatural plan, which was designed from eternity past. God the Son would come to earth for the purpose of living a life without sin in order to die a sacrificial death – in our place – to pay for all of man’s sin debt. Proving He was God and His sacrifice was sufficient, He was raised from the dead. Jesus promises to come again.