Something I had missed previously. So much emphasis had always been placed on Mary’s role in the birth of Jesus, but Joseph was an amazing and faithful man. It is on display again in this passage.
Matthew 2:19-23
19 After Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt 20 and said, “Get up, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who were trying to take the child’s life are dead.”
21 So he got up, took the child and his mother and went to the land of Israel. 22 But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning in Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. Having been warned in a dream, he withdrew to the district of Galilee, 23 and he went and lived in a town called Nazareth. So was fulfilled what was said through the prophets, that he would be called a Nazarene.
Joseph was so connected to God and obeyed. Prophecy was fulfilled as Joseph’s faithfulness was on display. I don’t recall recognizing this from Joseph previously. He deserved so much credit for his steadfast commitment and belief. Thank you Joseph.
Amen
DK
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