When Joseph woke up, he did what
the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. Matthew 1:24 NIV
Joseph was a very special man. He
had real faith which is shown by his obedience to God in a very challenging
situation. He was willing to put up with the inevitable social fallout of
marrying Mary. He was protective and respectful to her. Wise, kind, courageous,
loving, godly; how many men can claim those characteristics? We don’t know a
lot about Joseph but we know what’s important. How blessed were Mary and his
children to have a husband and father like that.
Often the Bible tells us about
people who lived quiet, simple lives and it reminds us that a god-loving person
is always of high worth. So much so that they are named in Scripture and
remembered for millennia. I hope my sons
will demonstrate some of the qualities of Joseph and be a real blessing to
their family and friends. How much money they earn or what jobs they have is
not significant, but a heart like Joseph really matters.
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