By Pastor Shirley Flores
19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily. 20 But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. 21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. 22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, 23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. 24 Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: 25 And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.
Matthew 1
This time of the year many want to focus on Mary and baby Jesus. It seems at times that Joseph does not get the respect that he deserves. It was because Joseph agreed to God’s plan that the Christmas story was able to continue.
Joseph was not an afterthought, he was part of God’s plan. Joseph’s role was vital. Joseph protected Mary. He protected Jesus. He followed the instructions given to him by the angels to make sure his family was safe. God trusted Joseph to be the father of his only begotten son Jesus.
The Christmas story reveals how detailed God is. God did not leave anything out. He chose the perfect people to carry out his perfect plan. -SAF-
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