Joseph As Our Example

Matthew 1: 18-25

Joseph As Our Example

As we revisit Joseph in these verses, we are reminded that he had 3 choices: 

1. Expose Mary, according to the law,
2. Walk away quietly, leaving his engagement commitment to Mary, or
3. Step into conflict and make the difficult choice to commit to Mary.

To gain further insight into Joseph’s dilemma, let’s examine some background scripture from Genesis 3 where Adam is passive in the Garden of Eden; he is fearful, and he hides. This contrasts Joseph’s reaction in Matthew Chapter 1 to step into conflict and make a difficult choice.

As Christian couples, we must often follow Joseph’s example. The Lord often prompts us to step into conflict yet model (in our marriages) love, forgiveness, honesty (Proverbs 24:26), gentleness, and peacemaking (to name only a few).

This week, Shawn encouraged us to have conversations with our spouse at an appropriate time to discuss issues that bring conflict into our specific marriages. Take this as an opportunity to invite the Holy Spirit into the discussion and then go deeper, with the LORD in the midst.

Matthew Chapter 2, next Sunday, March 6^th.

Humbly filling in for Brad,

Amanda Dunnagan