On Monday I started a series here leading up to Christmas titled, "God Chose..." I shared how God chose Mary and today I'm going to spend some time sharing how God chose Joseph.
Here's a little background on Joseph for you from Mathew 1: 18-24. He was engaged to Mary and found out she was pregnant. His first assumption was that she had cheated on him. Joseph was a man who was faithful to the law, however, had a mind to divorce her quietly.
I wondered what "faithful to the law meant" and found though study that it was common to stone a woman to death for cheating. Joseph knew this, but did not want this fate for her. God chose a man who was kind, honoring, and who didn't wish harm on another person. I feel like this speaks volumes to who we should be as well, even when "wronged," as Joseph assumed he was, he didn't try to be vengeful. He was willing to walk away, and I'm assuming forgive what he thought were Mary's indiscretions.
I think it can be so easy to want to get back at someone who has hurt you, to retaliate, to "get even," but that's not what God calls us to do. During Jesus' ministry he taught people to turn the other cheek. Don't repay wrong, with wrong. That was Jesus' and God's desire, and it turned out that was the character of Joseph too.
Before Joseph divorced Mary an angel came to him in a dream and said “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”
Yep, probably a pretty good reason to trust God here. God was Jesus' heavenly father, but he chose Joseph to be his earthy one. Joseph's character in regards to Mary shows the kind of man he was and the type of person we should strive to be as well.
Jacket: Ann and Co. similar
Sweater: J.Crew factory similar
Jeans: Old Navy
Necklace: Target same
Bracelets: chloe + isabel same
Booties: Wanted
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Your sweater is so cute paired with navy and those booties are the perfect amount of sparkle!
ReplyDeleteI am REALLY loving that sweater and those booties!
ReplyDeleteOutfit Perfection! And thank you for helping to remember the real reason for the season this year with the great series.
ReplyDeleteLove this outfit. The jacket and sweater are a perfect pairing!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome reminder of how God chooses us and how we respond even through situations we may not understand. Love the booties and necklace. Rachel
ReplyDeleteIt was interesting that you mentioned forgiveness. I've just watched the film 'The Railwayman' this evening. I don't think it was a Christian film but it certainly shows the power of both unforgiveness and forgiveness. If you haven't seen it yet, I highly recomment it. Love your jumper btw.
ReplyDeleteI love your series - such a great reminder of the real reason for the season. Your outfit is pretty cute too!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute look, love the sweater and necklace together!
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