Joseph’s Christmas
December 21, 2009
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If there is anyone in Jesus’s life who captures my attention, it’s Joseph. Strange, I know. But Mary is venerated by Catholic and Protestant alike. Jesus too, of course. But Joseph? Not so much.
The Bible records how Mary, the shepherds, and the wise men reacted to the birth of Christ. Nothing about Joseph. And while I’m never one to quibble about how God wrote the Bible, I for one would like to hear how he felt about things.
Over at katdish’s blog today is what I would imagine was going through Joseph’s mind that night. About the hard trip he and Mary had endured, about the fears and joys he felt, and about the awesome responsibility he knew he had. It’s a Christmas letter from an unlikely source. Hope you enjoy.
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Thank you. I loved this perspecitve from Joseph.
I have a great deal of respect and love for Joseph. The faith and kindness that man had is beyond amazing. And though He was the Son of God, He had a pretty fabulous father among men, too.
Billy, great take and story!
Lexi (our 15 yr old daughter) has been writing a Christmas Story that I think you will enjoy reading!
http://www.choosingtowait.blogspot.com
She is gifted with words and a beautiful heart for Jesus!
Blessings and grace,
Jill
Thanks for this Billy…Merry Christmas!
Great post, Billy! I just might have to talk about Joseph next Christmas. Nice having sermons planned a year in advance!
Merry Christmas and GOD BLESS!
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Fantastic.
This made me cry. Your last couple of paragraphs are very powerful and resonate. I like St. Joseph a lot. Being Catholic, I talk to him quite a bit, asking him to pray for me.