Mary is blessed. She is. She was honored and chosen to be the Mother of Jesus. She was a humble servant and, although she questioned, she said, “May it be unto me as you have said.”
When Mary visited Elizabeth, John leapt for joy in Elizabeth’s womb. Elizabeth proclaimed the greatness of the child Mary was carrying.
And when the shepherds came to see all that they had heard, Mary pondered and hid their proclamations in her heart.
Mary is the mother of Jesus. And, if you have a mother of your own, you know how important that role is.
Your mother may have been a good example for you. Your mother may have not been the best example for you. But, no matter what, you grew, as a child, feeling the weight of that role. The role of your Mom.
And Mary was a mother with a BIG role!
But Joseph…
This is what I type to you today.
I hope that you find yourself a Joseph.
Let’s take a look at him for a moment.
Joseph is from the City of David. And he was pledged to marry a young virgin Mary.
And then, one night, an angel appears to him and throws all of his beautiful plans into the air.
No longer is he only going to marry Mary, he is going to be a father to a baby boy that will eventually be wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger…
Oh, and this little boy is the Son of God. The Messiah. The one that prophets have spoke of forever. Literally like forever.
And he, Joseph, he was going to be the earthly father of the Most High.
No pressure, Joseph. No pressure.
Joseph had the opportunity to not take Mary as his wife. He had every right to refuse the rather large job set before him. And he could have asked for someone else to come alongside of Mary and help her with this baby whose name means God Saves.
But he didn’t. He accepted the job. He humbly stood next to Mary. He took care of her. He blessed Jesus. And he allowed the story of Jesus to be HisStory (Get it? God’s story. History).
Joseph, not a lot is said about him.
Ladies, it is because he was humble.
But more than that.
He was also strong.
There’s more. Joseph willingly raised a child that was not his own.
And, most importantly, Joseph put God first.
Lastly, Joseph remained faithful to the Word of God, bringing Jesus to the Temple to be blessed.
Ladies, it’s a simple answer, I know. But let’s take a look at it again.
Humble. Strong. Willing.
God first.
Protector and provider.
Do-er not just hear-er of the Word of God.
All characteristics of a great man.
And, so, to all the single ladies—I encourage you. Hold on. And ask yourself: Is this man my Joseph? Because, if he is, then you know he’s God’s best for you.
You deserve him. Just wait and see.
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