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)
We don’t know much about Joseph, just what Matthew tells us.
But it’s enough. Enough to show us we need to respond like Joseph.
In the gospel accounts, Joseph never speaks.
He listens and then he acts.
He hears God’s instructions and he obeys.
He learns the truth of who Jesus is and he reorders his life and priorities around that.
I have listened. I have heard God’s instructions and I know the truth of who Jesus is.
The question is… will I respond like Joseph?
Read more about Joseph GP: Joseph by Jon Wiseman
Lauren says
First, I thought this was Joseph (of the coat), but then I thought maybe it was Joseph, Jesus’ father. I think that’s a testament to how little we remember *this* Joseph. We always talk about Mary and how she served, but then we don’t talk about Joseph. But he sets a great example that is definitely worthy of being remembered. Great post!