Greetings Prayer Warriors,
Today I am thinking about St, Joseph. What a perfect model of a man and of a
husband! That’s a lot to say about a man
we barely know. I wonder, was he shy? Gregarious? Ordinary?
In just a few sentences written about him though, we know
his character and dispositon: kind, compassionate, faithful, and protective.
Now this is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about. When
his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was
found with child through the Holy Spirit. Joseph her husband, since he was a
righteous man, yet unwilling to expose her to shame, decided to divorce her
quietly. Matthew 1:18-19
Where many men would have flown into a rage and smeared the
name of their betrothed (or worse), upon hearing the voice of an angel, Joseph
treats Mary with dignity and puts his faith in God.
“Joseph, son of
David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is
through the Holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her. Matthew 1:20
Such faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control! Faithfulness results in righteousness, and
righteousness bears fruit!
If you are a husband, contemplate the man that Christ chose
to be the husband of His mother, and God chose as the earthly father of his
son. Pray that you become that type of
man!
If you are a single male, meditate on the life of Joseph,
and discern what a good husband looks like.
Decide to become that kind of husband one day.
If you are a married woman, pray that your spouse grows in
virtue, like Joseph. But also pray that you surrender yourself to the plan God
has for your marriage.
If you are a single woman, never settle for a man who
doesn’t treat you like you are the daughter of the Most High King!
Lord, hear the prayers emanating from our hearts as we pray
unceasingly for marriages!
Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet
Show others what a faithful husband looks like. Pass it on!
