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Home Matthew 1:16,18-21,24 NRSVue

Matthew 1:16,18-21,24 NRSVue

16and Jacob the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, who bore Jesus, who is called the Messiah.,

18Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be pregnant from the Holy Spirit. 19Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned to divorce her quietly. 20But just when he had resolved to do 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 as your wife, for the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21She will bear a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.”

24When Joseph awoke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him; he took her as his wife

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition (NRSVUE)

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Reflection on Matthew 1:16,18-21,24

Inspiration from 2027-03-19 Daily Prayer

‘Do not be afraid.’ Joseph receives an unexpected instruction in a dream. We are told he is a good man who plans to do the right thing by avoiding public disgrace for Mary. But God has other plans and Joseph is invited to come along on the journey, indeed to play a pivotal role in the story of Mary and Jesus and all of humanity. It will take courage, but Joseph’s yes will make all the difference.

We know the saying that the best laid plans often go awry. Even with careful preparation, things can take an unexpected turn. A relationship ends in heartbreak, we lose a loved one, illness or other troubles enter our lives, and we are suddenly on a new path. Like Joseph, we might need to be brave and to trust that our new path is Spirit-led. When we embrace life’s challenges, we may find gifts and treasures beyond our wildest dreams.