Embrace the Holy

Most say Joseph
Planned to divorce his betrothed
Because he suspected her unfaithful.

But I take the minority view—
Joseph didn’t doubt Mary.
He knew her too well.

Maybe Joseph planned to remove
Himself from Mary
Because he believed her!

Maybe Joseph knew that
She really had been chosen
As the mother of the Messiah
And so he respectfully
Distanced himself from the holy event.

The angel’s dreamy reassurance,
“Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid
To take to you Mary as your wife,” (Matt. 1:20)
Was divine permission to connect his life to the holy!

Joseph was no sidekick—
He was a son of David,
A man of God and holy heritage!

And, you child of God,
Be not afraid to draw near to the holy.
You are an heir of God,
Co-heir with Christ.

I bless you to link your life
With God’s holy, holy plans.
Be not afraid, sons and daughters of God,
Be not afraid.