Week 34 - The Journey
"Now this is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about. When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found with child through the holy Spirit. Joseph her husband, since he was a righteous man, yet unwilling to expose her to shame, decided to divorce her quietly. 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 1:18-20
Called for a purpose. How do we feel when God calls us for a purpose? Joesph, a righteous man, feels unworthy. He can't serve God in the capacity of being a father of the Son of God. "Why me?", could of been some of the thoughts going through his head. Did Mary tell him that she was to have the Son of God or did she leave that fact out when she said she was pregnant. I am sure Joesph already felt unworthy to marry Mary before she became pregnant. "He shouted, "Jesus, Son of David, have pity on me!"" Luke 18:38
Now the angel of God appears in a dream and the reality of what was being asked of him hit home. His years of studying the word of God, he was awaiting the coming of the Lord, he knew his scripture. "For a child is born to us, a son is given to us; upon his shoulder dominion rests. They name him Wonder-Counselor, God-Hero, Father-Forever, Prince of Peace. His dominion is vast and forever peaceful, Upon David's throne, and over his kingdom, which he confirms and sustains By judgment and justice, both now and forever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this!" Isaiah 9:5-6
Mary was not from the throne of David, he was. It was God calling him to fulfill his purpose in history and he being righteous knew what must be done. God calls each of us for a purpose and it is "I" that must answer. We are all sinners, we are all unworthy but that should not stop us. Didn't stop Mary, she was worthy, didn't stop Joesph, shouldn't stop us. Be part of history and bring Jesus into it as Mary and Joesph did. Have a blessed day living out the calling God has for you.
What is God saying to me? In due time.
Dear Father, walk with us this day and give us the words that are needed. Bring peace into all the situations that cause us turmoil in our lives. Help us see that we are sons and daughters of You, the Creator of the universe. Prayers for a friend in a battle, fill him with Your Holy Spirit and bring him the joy that he needs. I ask this in Jesus name, Amen.
Mary, Queen of Heaven, Pray for us.
St Joesph, Foster Father to Jesus, Pray for us.
Viva Cristo Rey
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
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