Joseph's Revelation
So here we go.
Matthew 1. The Genealogy and Birth of Christ
Joseph has an interesting role in Matthew 1.
The angel told Joseph to name Him Jesus:
VERSE 21 She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.”
And He did:
VERSE 25 But knew her not until she had given birth to a son. And he called his name Jesus.
Then, Joseph disappears from the scene. But in this one chapter, what Joseph did was amazing.
At some point God intervenes in our lives. He opens our eyes to what He's doing in the world and we must disregard what we think we should be doing.
Considering Joseph in the context of chapter one in which a great number of men and their sons are listed by name - And "so and so" was the FATHER of "so and so." This has to be somewhat humbling to Joseph. He's the only "Non-biological Father" in the chapter. He was literally the odd man out.
Joseph was a carpenter. A hard working man. I'm sure he wanted to maintain a good relationship within his community and village. So he sought to put her away quietly not shamefully.
And then God.
In what ways is God changing what you plan on doing?
God shows up, speaks, and we must act. In the acting - we become partners in God's saving work in the world.
Even when it doesn't make sense.
PRAYER:
God, I want to partner with you. Even when it doesn't make sense and goes against "my plan." I open my heart to the saving work you are doing in the world today. Help me hear you clearly so I may do my part in the greater good of saving people from their sins.
Matthew 1. The Genealogy and Birth of Christ
Joseph has an interesting role in Matthew 1.
The angel told Joseph to name Him Jesus:
VERSE 21 She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.”
And He did:
VERSE 25 But knew her not until she had given birth to a son. And he called his name Jesus.
Then, Joseph disappears from the scene. But in this one chapter, what Joseph did was amazing.
- He had to receive Jesus into his life. He had to choose to adopt him.
- He only knew to adopt Jesus because of the revelation of the angel.
- Then he named him - Jesus - "God saves"
At some point God intervenes in our lives. He opens our eyes to what He's doing in the world and we must disregard what we think we should be doing.
Considering Joseph in the context of chapter one in which a great number of men and their sons are listed by name - And "so and so" was the FATHER of "so and so." This has to be somewhat humbling to Joseph. He's the only "Non-biological Father" in the chapter. He was literally the odd man out.
Joseph was a carpenter. A hard working man. I'm sure he wanted to maintain a good relationship within his community and village. So he sought to put her away quietly not shamefully.
And then God.
In what ways is God changing what you plan on doing?
God shows up, speaks, and we must act. In the acting - we become partners in God's saving work in the world.
Even when it doesn't make sense.
PRAYER:
God, I want to partner with you. Even when it doesn't make sense and goes against "my plan." I open my heart to the saving work you are doing in the world today. Help me hear you clearly so I may do my part in the greater good of saving people from their sins.
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