FAITH ENCOUNTER
Joseph awoke.
He saw clearly now. Purpose had been redeemed.
Earlier, in the stillness of that night, he argued with the storm that pervaded his heart. He had a faith that was derived from the likes of calloused palms and earnest toil. His livelihood was always in the quiet obedience to the tradition of his elders. And a now thwarted, stirring anticipation of a future union with his betrothed.
How could he resolve his heartbreak with the demands of culture and the shame it would produce?
As he debated with the barrage filling his soul, he fell asleep.
“……an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, ‘Joseph, descendant of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the Child who has been conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a Son, and you shall name Him Jesus (The LORD is Salvation)’…….” Matt 1:20-21 AMP
Stepping out of the human doubt into divine trust, “…..he did all that the angel of the Lord instructed him to do. He took Mary to be his wife, but they refrained from having sex until she gave birth to her son, whom they named ‘Jesus’.” Matt 1:24-25
This reminds all of us that the Lord is always right there, in our weakness or confusion.
Let the extraordinary emerge from a humble heart, willing to say “Yes”.
Welcome your Faith Encounter.
Be Blessed.