A popular song at Christmas is “Mary, Did You Know?” written by Mark Lowry. I’m prepared to hear it often during Christmastime. The song captures the wonder and mystery Jesus’ mother must have experienced. Mary certainly deserves a Christmas carol of such prominence. But what about Joseph? Granted, his role in Jesus’ birth was not as miraculous. But I feel he often gets lost in the holiday shuffle.
I confess, Joseph is one of my Bible heroes. He’s not listed in the Faithful Hall of Fame in Hebrews 11. He never wrote a book, preached a sermon, or engaged in battle, yet I think a lot of people could learn much from his example.
Joseph surrendered his plans to God.Joseph had plans for his future. He had won the hand of the godly teen Mary and planned to raise a family in the sleepy town of Nazareth while making a living as a carpenter.
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