Daily Word Of God
Matthew 1:16, 18-21
Jacob was the father of Joseph the husband of Mary; of her was born Jesus who is called Christ.
This is how Jesus Christ came to be born. His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph; but before they came to live together she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Her husband Joseph, being an upright man and wanting to spare her disgrace, decided to divorce her informally. He had made up his mind to do this when suddenly the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, ‘Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because she has conceived what is in her by the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son and you must name him Jesus, because he is the one who is to save his people from their sins.’
Today's Pointers on God's Word
As you read the passage what words, phases or meanings caught your attention?
- Joseph, an upright man, sensed that he had to “wait” for God’s providence to unfold itself when he was perplexed by Mary’s conception by the Holy Spirit.
- How open and patient are to live in God’s Providence? In our tendency to have better control of our lives, we live under the illusion that we are “more secure.” In fact, only God can give us the real security and hope in life; as we can die anytime.
- Do you live a discerning life in which the priority is living God’s Will and serving His mission through your career and vocation?