Andrew Wommack Devotional 9 January 2024 – Joseph Was A Man Of Faith
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Topic: Joseph Was A Man Of Faith
Matthew 1:24, “Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife.”
Text: Matthew 1:18-24
Much attention is given to Mary and her piety, but Joseph was quite a man of faith, too.
Verse 18 says that Mary was “found” with the child, implying that the pregnancy was observed by Joseph, not explained to him by Mary. And this was after Mary had been away visiting Elisabeth for three months! (Lk. 1:56). Joseph was certainly tempted with the same thoughts that you or I would have. How could she expect him to believe that this was a virgin birth?
As unique as Mary was, she had an equally remarkable young man for a fiance.
How many men would have believed such an incredible story even if an angel had told them in a dream? It took more faith on Joseph’s part than it did on Mary’s.
This is the way it always is. Those who hear of the vision or call of God secondhand have to exhibit an even greater faith than the person who received the word from the Lord directly.
The scriptures don’t mention whether or not Mary ever attempted to convince Joseph of the truth. What would have been the use? Only God could make someone believe a story like this. It is to Mary’s credit that she trusted God and to Joseph’s credit that he believed God. Do as the Lord bids you today and trust God to care for the rest.
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