Matthew 1:18-25
New International Version (NIV)
Joseph Accepts Jesus as His Son
18 This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about[a]: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. 19 Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet[b] did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly.
20 But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21 She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus,[c] because he will save his people from their sins.”
22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: 23 “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel”[d] (which means “God with us”).
24 When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. 25 But he did not consummate their marriage until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus.
Benjie Kim continued “The Story,” focusing on an unsung hero in Jesus’ life. In Matthew 1:18 - 25, Joseph learns that Mary was pregnant with child. He considered divorcing her as he thought she had cheated on him, but when an angel told him the truth, Joseph listened to it and stayed with Mary. Joseph was more than just a “good guy,” however. Even before Joseph made his decision, the Bible called Joseph “dikaios” - a righteous man. From the bottom of his heart, he had already chosen to follow God and be sacrificially obedient. He understood that he was part of a bigger story. Like Joseph, we are called to be disciples - to follow another and be like him - Jesus. We too, can seek upright behavior and be involved in God’s story. When we seek the heart of God, our life will and actions will mirror it.
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