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. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.” Matthew 1:20-21
Joseph was willing to follow God even when he and others questioned his actions. What he did conflicted with social expectations and both gender and generational entitlements. Joseph took care of Mary, loved her and stayed with her even when things became very difficult. He made sacrifices at great personal cost. Abandonment and self over others would have changed history. Whew! Aren’t you glad he followed the Spirit?
The earth is populated by those who depend on us to do the right thing. God called each one of us to see the greater good, and choose His Glory.
Happy “Only Three Days ’til Saturday” Day!
Gretchen