Where is Joseph during Christmas?

Dec 23, 2007 09:28

What does Christmas conjure? Mary's virgin birth... the baby in a manger... the wisemen's prophesies...

But as this festive season descends upon us, does anyone remember Mary's husband? Do we comprehend the initial shame he must have felt having a pregnant teenage bride? Even if the angels spoke to him to assure him of Mary's honor of bearing God's Son, was it not likely that he felt contemplative? And when the child was conceived, does he not feel insecure, worried and fear for the future?

Even Joseph might have harbored such insecurities. So maybe we are entitled to such feelings from time to time too?

Maybe, something as simple as believing delivers you.

Christian or not, it doesn't matter. This is really a time of celebration, and to allay your fears.

Where better to hear of edifying Christmas sermon than Christchurch!

Merry Christmas, my dear friends. I will be back home soon.
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