Matthew 1:18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. 19 And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. 20 But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.
Joseph is a very interesting character in the incarnation narrative. At first glance one might think he was a helpless pawn in the plot, just being used for convenience. But he actually had a very active role to play. He had choices; he had character; he had compassion; he was a man who considered what he was doing. He chose to follow the Lord's basic commands as well as the specific ones given through the angel. He took care of Mary and Jesus to the best of his ability. He willingly served God and waited for His will. God calls on us to follow in suit. Our calling will not be the specific one he had here, but it us just as important for our lives and the lives of those around us.
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