We all know the Biblical Christmas story backward and forward. The shepherds, the angels, the star, Mary, the wise men, the baby Jesus, the manger... But what about Joseph? He is almost an afterthought in the wondrous story of Christmas. Think about Joseph for a minute. Think about the roller coaster of emotions he must have experienced. He is engaged to be married to the woman he loves and is eagerly looking forward to marrying her. Then to find out shortly thereafter that she did the unthinkable and became pregnant out of wedlock. Despondent and dejected he knew the only option he had was to call off the wedding and terminate the engagement. From the highest of highs to the lowest of lows in a matter of moments. Finally, in what had to be the greatest sigh of relief in the history of the world, Joseph learned that Mary was still indeed a virgin and had not known any man. The wedding was back on and Joseph suddenly became the second most famous dad of all time (God the Father coming in first place, of course). Joseph was back on top of the world, and was able to marry the love of his life and became the earthly father to the long awaited Savior. In God's perfect plan, Joseph had unshakeable faith and listened to the angel and followed God's instructions to the letter.
This Christmas morning, we are thankful that a baby born in the lowliest conditions imaginable came to earth fully man, yet fully God to forgive the sins of the world.
The story of Christmas is truly a miracle and nothing less. Thank you, Lord, for the miracle and wonder of Christmas (and let's not forget Jospeh who played such an important role in the story).
Merry Christmas, loyal blog readers.
Soli Deo Gloria!
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