12/11- Matthew 1:24- And
Joseph, having risen from the sleep, heeded the messenger of the Lord as
directed and received his wife.
Thoughts: Joseph was a man of faith. He wanted to do the right thing. He had a listening ear. Unlike Zechariah, Elizabeth’s husband, he responded to the message of the angel and took Mary as his wife. Thus Jesus had an earthly father who protected him- leading him to Egypt to escape Herod. Jesus’ earthly father took him to the Temple to keep the Law. Jesus’ earthly father was the one who made sure he had an education and a skill. But Joseph sets the best example in that he listened to God. We too should learn from all those who listened from God to make the Advent story turn out the way it did.
Thoughts: Joseph was a man of faith. He wanted to do the right thing. He had a listening ear. Unlike Zechariah, Elizabeth’s husband, he responded to the message of the angel and took Mary as his wife. Thus Jesus had an earthly father who protected him- leading him to Egypt to escape Herod. Jesus’ earthly father took him to the Temple to keep the Law. Jesus’ earthly father was the one who made sure he had an education and a skill. But Joseph sets the best example in that he listened to God. We too should learn from all those who listened from God to make the Advent story turn out the way it did.
Prayer: Lord, give me a listening ear and a willing
heart to respond to you.
Joseph's Dream- Rembrandt
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