When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had
commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. Mathew 1:24.
Joseph who was the earthly father
to Jesus came from the tribe of Judah. He was first mentioned in Matthew 1:16-25. He was a Carpenter and referred to as a righteous
man. Joseph was betrothed to Mary. As Mary was found to be
pregnant by the Holy spirit, he decided to put her away secretly. During that
time, an angel appeared to him in dream and told about the plan of God.
But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord
appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to
take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy
Spirit. Mathew 1: 20. He accepted God’s plan and obeyed God with faith. He did
what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife.
Joseph received guidance and revelation
from God step by step. When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to
Joseph in a dream. ‘Get up,’ he said, ‘take the child and his mother and escape
to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the
child to kill him’” (Matt. 2:13). Joseph obeyed God and took Mary and child to
Egypt. Jesus learned from his earthly father on how to obey God, no matter the
cost. May the life of Joseph inspire us during this Christmas season.
PRAYER: Dear Lord, Help us to be righteous. Let us always receive
guidance from You and obey to Your word. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
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