"Such was his intention when, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her." Matthew 1:20
I wonder how many times Joesph reflected back upon this dream when times got difficult? "Do not be afraid", fear grips all of us especially when we venture into uncharted waters. Joesph was playing the "what if" game, can you see the devil whispering in his ear. He knew what God wanted and he uses fear to get in the way. Thankfully God also knows what Joesph needed to fulfill his God given destiny. We never journey alone when on a mission, learn to do it afraid and know God is with you. We live in a world that needs fearless people who listen to God. One other thing, there is God telling Joesph to take Mary into his home. Jesus on the cross said: "Then he said to the disciple, "Behold, your mother." And from that hour the disciple took her into his home." John 19:27. We are also to journey with Mary in our lives, is she part of your Christian journey? God twice tells His faithful followers to take her into their home.
Dear Heavenly Father, there are many things in this world that can distract us from accomplishing Your will, give us ears to be obedient to Your voice. Help us see the gifts and the preparation you have given us for the journey. Joesph said yes but also faced many hardships after that. May nothing distract us from Your mission and may we be blessed by You to run the race to the best of our abilities. I know this is all you ask of each of us. Thank You Father for your insight, may others learn to seek the deeper meaning, come Holy Spirit, come. In Jesus name, Amen.
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
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