There is a character that is often forgotten when Christmas comes around. Joseph is the forgotten man of Christmas. He was expectant of a dream to come true that could have been a nightmare but became a blessing.

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Christmas is about when Jesus came to us. But it is more about God preparing a way for us to be with Him.

Joseph was a compassionate man. A man who wanted to do what was right. Rather than turning his back on her, he embraced the promise of God and took her to his home. He sacrificed rights as a fiancé, husband, and father to make certain God’s plan was fulfilled.

Without explanation and all the facts of what God was doing, Joseph followed the direction of the angel sent by God. Joseph decided to follow God despite his questions of “Why?”.

Christmas is about when Jesus came to us. But it is more about God preparing a way for us to be with Him.

 

Matthew 1:18-25
Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily. 20 But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. 21 And she shall bring forth a son, and you shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins. 22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, 23 “Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us”. 24 Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: 25 And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 5:24
Faithful is He who calleth thee who also will do it.