17/12/2024
WEDNESDAY OF THIRD WEEK OF ADVENT
Mathew 1:18-25
RIGHTEOUS MAN…
Today’s gospel(Mathew 1:18-25)
It became clear that Mary was with child.
It was strange to Joseph,
he was not responsible.
The beautiful thing about this story.
The Bible said,
since he was a righteous man,
he never wanted to expose her to shame.
He decided to divorce her quietly.
TO BE RIGHTEOUS…
Today Joseph gives us a pathway or route to righteousness…
Many would have disgraced Mary or
called the community to hear.
In his righteousness,
he was calm,
he was reflective,
he still loved Mary that he wouldn’t do her wrong.
Even when he felt betrayed by her he still wouldn’t do his worst.
In his righteousness Jesus never hated or disgraced us,
dispite our shortcomings.
To be righteous here becomes even deeper and clearer!
To be righteous is to be humane, merciful and understanding!
FINALLY
Your most dissapointing moment in life,
might be deeper than you think.
May be God is actually bringing you an Emmanuel or there’s an Emmanuel at the end of the tunnel.
Imagine how disappointed Joseph was!
The woman of his dreams,
having a child that is not his.
It might not really be a disappointment,
it might be God telling you
“Emmanuel”
That he is with you…
In your eyes it might be disappointment,
but not with God,
for with God dissapointments turn to blessings!