According to history, there were three theories surrounding Mary's pregnancy.
A. The baby was Joseph's.
B. The baby belonged to Mary's secret lover.
C. Mary had been raped by a Roman soldier.
Any of these situations would bring shame on Mary and Joseph, yet Joseph went ahead and married Mary.
Matthew 1:24-25 Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.
Doing God’s will isn’t always the easiest thing to do, but it’s always the right thing to do.
Eventually, Mary delivered her baby. On that great night, Joseph did as he had been commanded when he took his Creator into his arms and called his name JESUS.
This year in Christmas plays and programs all around the world Joseph will take a back seat to shepherds, wise men, animals and other characters.
But he is the real hero of Christmas, because of the lessons he teaches us about obedience and surrender to the will of God.
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