Matthew 1

Observation:
v18-25: Joseph's thoughts, after finding out that his fiancee was pregnant was atypical compared to today's man. Today's man would out her on social media and start an all out disgracing campaign about "How could she do this to me?". But Joseph was a righteous man and thought to send her away "quietly". God had other plans. God sends His angel to deliver a message. Joseph wakes up and "did as the angel of the Lord commanded him..."

Application:
Righteous men have angels sent to them and DO what they are commanded.
Jesus was a gift of God not born of a man's will over a woman, but part of GOd's plan from the beginning of time. Adoption places babies into families where they are not the result of the parents physical will or action. These babies are also gifts from God. Joseph adopted Jesus and treats him as if he were his own.


Prayer:
Lord, Help me to treat all of my children as though they are precious gifts from you and send your Holy Spirit to help me "do as you have commanded".



Define:
1. Righteous: characterized by uprightness or morality, morally right or justifiable.