Joseph and Mary were betrothed.  They were going to be married, but Mary was pregnant and not by him!  He was a righteous man and did not want to disgrace her, so his plan was to quietly send Mary away to have this baby.  But God had other plans.  The Lord God sent an angel to Joseph in a dream.

(NASB) Matthew 1:20-21 “…‘Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife; for the Child who has been conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.
21 ‘She will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.”

Scripture was fulfilled!  A virgin would have a Son and His name would be called Immanuel which means “God with us!”

Joseph was a godly man who listened and “did as the angel of the Lord commanded him and took Mary as his wife.”  (Matthew 1:24)

The Lord God chose Mary to bear His Son and He also chose Joseph to be the legal father of Jesus.

God never makes mistakes…He chose Joseph for a special role in the genealogy and life of Jesus.
Joseph was responsive to the living God…are you?

Jesus ~ Messiah ~ Savior ~ Immanuel!

Celebrate the birth of Jesus ~ Who is Messiah!
Celebrate the Son of God ~ Who came to save each one who chooses faith in Him.

Be responsive to the living God Who loves you!  Who sent His Son to save you for eternity – to infinity and beyond!