AppNotes

December 4, 2020

Joseph was an honorable and righteous man who followed the Hebrew laws. He made a habit of obeying the scriptures, but he didn’t stop there. He also acted upon the commandments that God had specifically given to him. When the angel gave him instructions through a dream, he did everything God said. It wasn’t easy. God asked him to do things that went against the cultural norm. He risked his reputation, just as Mary did. But because Mary and Joseph obeyed, Jesus was born. What would happen if you acted upon a clear direction from the Lord? Of course, you wouldn’t birth the Messiah, but you would fulfill a part of God’s destiny on the earth. It might not be comfortable. It would involve sacrifice. But in some way, you would bring Jesus to your world.

Bible Reading

Matthew 1:24-25 NIV
When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. But he did not consummate their marriage until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus.

John 15:4 NIV
Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.