ANNUNCIATION TO JOSEPH OF THE BIRTH OF JESUS
(At Nazareth, B. C. 5.)
Matthew 1: 18-25
Mat 1:20 But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.
From the Fourfold gospel, a small but significant detail: "We are known to angels, and they address us by name. Much more does the Lord know our names."
"He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day an angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius." -Acts 10:3
"And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat." Acts 10:13
"Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Caesar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee." Acts 27:24
Regarding Jesus knowing our name:
"To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out." -John 10:3
"And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house." -Luke 19:5
Jon Courson's comments on Joseph:
"When Mary came to Joseph and said, "I'm pregnant," he could have charged her with immorality. But Joseph showed mercy. This is why I like Joseph. He is a moral man who stands for rightness, but he is also merciful, which is a rare combination. Most people are either moral or merciful. God, make us men like Joseph! Give us his morality, but also his mercy. Joseph was also logical, yet mystical. Scripture says, "he thought on these things." He was a thinker, but when he went to sleep, he became a dreamer. Most men are logical; however, some are overly mystical. But here's Joseph with a beautiful balance of both. I personally think Joseph should get more press during the Christmas season! He's a tremendous example of being moral, but merciful, and logical, yet mystical."
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