A Situation

Matthew 1:18–25 NKJV

18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly. 20 But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. 21 And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” 22 So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: 23 “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.” 24 Then Joseph, being aroused from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord commanded him and took to him his wife, 25 and did not know her till she had brought forth her firstborn Son. And he called His name Jesus.

Situation - a set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; a state of affairs.

Lesson on who Joseph was

We come into this story where Matthew picks up, where no one had heard anything from God in 400 years. And the writer starts out by reminding us of the lineage of Jesus the Messiah. Joseph was the 13th generation after the Babylonian exile and he was just a carpenter. Joseph has the lineage of biblical leaders but he was also a part of earthly royalty. Generations in his past were rulers and kings. He didnt have the family influence of Abraham, nor was he a King like David. He didn't have the wisdom of Solomon. He was a man with a job, that was about to get married, but he found himself in a situation.

Descendant of royalty, No contact from God in 400 years, virgin fiance pregnant, Angels showing up saying Nah Joseph its all good, no place to go because they were not at home.

STABLE Thinking prevails

Joseph was faced with a difficult situation

Stay open to God no matter how long its been

Trust that God will always show the way

Always seek God’s wisdom

Be prepared to do what you gotta do

Learn to lean on the Love of Christ

Expect the blessing