I wonder how many times Joseph awaited another dream as he raised God’s son? From the time Mary explained her pregnancy until Joseph took his small family back to Nazareth Joseph had at least three dreams prompting him how he should act. Did he ask God for more dreams as young Jesus began his education? What dream did he desire as he and Mary searched Jerusalem for their 12 year-old son? Did Joseph grow in frustration during Jesus’ silent years because God had also stilled Joseph’s dreams? Before he married Mary Joseph was described as righteous man. I wonder if it was Mary who shared those words with the Gospel writer as she reminisced about her dead husband who had been so instrumental in Jesus’ formative years?
Stuart
No comments:
Post a Comment