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When we know who GOD is, surrendering to him in trials is a natural response.
Matt 1:18-25
Background:
1. Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph
2. Marriage culture in those times hard three stages
-signing the contract
-sexual consummation
-the wedding feast
How did Joseph show his heart for God?
1. Joseph was faithful to the law
- Matt 1:19
- He was described as a righteous man
- His faithfulness was not out of day, but out of revelation of God's heart for him through the law
- In keeping God's law, Joseph was faithful to God
2. Joseph dealt with Mary with justice and mercy
- Matthew 1:19
- Joseph could have Brought her before elders and she would be punished by death
- Joseph chose to divorce her quietly even at cost to himself
- In doing that, He was enacting the very nature of God (mercy)
3. Joseph was obedient to God's call
- Matthew 1:20
- Joseph was reminded of the prophecy of a messiah that would come through the descendants of David (Isaiah 7:14
- He knew that obeying God's call would not be easy.
= Deal with shame and public persecution
= The task of fathering the Messiah would be daunting for the best parent
- Joseph obeyed, because He knows the GOD who calls is a GOD who is faithful to the end.
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