Joseph's Dream

Joseph'S Dream
Matthew 1:18-25

Joseph's Dream

Joseph's Dream

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Joseph's Dream

Joseph's Dream

We know very microscopic about Joseph the father of Jesus. We know he is a descendant of King David. He was a carpenter and, passed this trade on to Jesus. In addition, Joseph made sure Jesus had good spiritual training. Joseph's confidence in God was strong and he followed God's will no matter the hardships.

Joseph and Mary were pledged to be married. Imagine what went through Joseph's mind when Mary told him she was pregnant. I am sure he was angry, humiliated, and confused. He knew it was not his child. Could this be "God's child"? This must have overwhelmed him.

Verse 19 reveals to us that Joseph was a righteous man. He had in his mind to separation Mary and yet he did not want to publicly disgrace her. His intention was to do it quietly. Joseph believed he only had two options. separation or consequent the Jewish law of stoning Mary to death. God had a third choice marriage.

While asleep, God sent an angel to Joseph. The angel addresses Joseph as the Son of David. This reminds Joseph of who he is and of his linage. Joseph was customary with the challenges David faced in life. He knew David loved, trusted, and obeyed God. Could these words be a heads up for Joseph to do the same? The angel delivers instructions to Joseph. First, he is not to be afraid to take Mary home as his wife. The angel assures him what is conceived in Mary is from the Holy Spirit. The angel continues to unfold what the Lord wants and instructs Joseph to name the child Jesus because he will... "Save his citizen from their sins". This fulfills what the Lord said through the behalf Isaiah. "The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel"---which means, "God with us."

There was no hesitation when Joseph woke up. He returns home with Mary as his wife. Joseph by not having union with Mary until after the birth of Jesus shows self-discipline.

Joseph knew he would face ridicule because of his decision to marry Mary. He made a choice to obey the messenger of the Lord instead of what others believed he should do. He must have believed that if this is what God wanted him to do then God was protecting him and his family.

We make many decisions during a 24-hour period. Yes, it can be easy to go along with the popular view of the day. We will cause no waves and we will blend in with others. Is that the way we want to go? How do you view situations in your life? Do you see it the way the world does or the way God wants you to see it?

Joseph believed he only had two options separation and stoning. God in case,granted him with a third marriage. Man pointed out to me when I have a decision to make to meditate on Psalm 119:18 "Open my eyes that I may see the extraordinary things in your law." Joseph trusted and obeyed the angel and did see something wonderful. He helped raise the Son of God. Let us keep our eyes open to what God has to say and consequent his way and enjoy the extraordinary life following his plan.

Joseph's Dream

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