Joseph’s Hope In The Midst of Difficulty

Matthew 1:18–25 (KJV 1900)

Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily. But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.

John 10:10 (KJV 1900)

The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

Matthew 16:24 (KJV 1900)

Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

There’s Nothing That Is Impossible for Our God

Matthew 1:18 (KJV 1900)

Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.

Luke 1:37 (KJV 1900)

For with God nothing shall be impossible.

There’s Nothing That Is Impossible for Our God

God Cares About Us

John 3:16 (KJV 1900)

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Matthew 1:19–21 (KJV 1900)

Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily. But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

Romans 3:23 (KJV 1900)

For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

God Cares About Us

God Delivers on His Promises

Matthew 1:22–23 (KJV 1900)

Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.

Isaiah 7:14 (KJV 1900)

Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign;

Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son,

And shall call his name Immanuel.

2 Corinthians 1:20 (KJV 1900)

For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.

God Delivers on His Promises

Joseph’s Obedience Was Honored By God

Matthew 1:24 (KJV 1900)

Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:

Matthew 1:25 (KJV 1900)

And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.

Joseph’s Obedience Was Honored By God

Following Jesus is worth it!