He Took Mary Home

The story is told in Matthew 1:16,18-21,24 about Joseph having found out that Mary is pregnant wanted to divorce her quietly. However, an angel appeared to him in a dream and encourages him to take Mary as his wife because the child was born by the Holy Spirit. Joseph upon waking up took Mary home as his wife.

Joseph could have been very much aligned with God because he was able to identify the message as one coming from God or else he could not have just took the risks of marrying a pregnant woman. He has a discerning heart and the good thing about him is that it did not end there, he match it with obedience. The moment he received the message he got up and obeyed. He took the risks because for him it was worth it. Mary was worth all the love he can give and much more when he learned that inside her womb was love Himself. Who can say no to it?

For an undiscerning heart it was a risky, dangerous and shameful decision but for a man of God like Joseph it was a perfect, loving and joyful decision to make. Only a man of God can fully grasps the message of an angel.

He slept with anxiety and woke up affirmed, he took home the love of his life, Mary and got much more, the love himself in her womb. He built, cared, nurtured and protected his family. It was love that that made him decide to take home Mary as his wife and it was the same love that made him a model father and husband.

Saint Joseph help us to become more discerning so we can truly hear Gods message as much as you did. Amen.

Feast of Saint Joseph

by aats