Matthew 1; 16, 18-21, 24a
(Alternative: Luke 2: 41-51a)
Joseph Accepts Jesus as His Son
18 This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. 19 Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly.
20 But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21 She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”
24When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home.
Even with the angel's; explanation and his acting upon it, Joseph took a leap of faith. He does not question, disagree or evidently doubt, but obeys. What an example he sets for us, who so often find ourselves in perplexing situations, complaining and seeking to solve things "our way". Doesn't work. Joseph set the example; all we need to do is follow it. If we find it too hard to do, we simply need to ask him for his help. He stands there for us as he did for Jesus. May we learn to go to him more often than we do. He's our father too!
Bro. Rene
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