MI DAILY DEVOTION
SUNDAY
THE CRESCENDO OF JOSEPH’S LIFE BEFORE AND AFTER CHRISTmas!
(Matthew 1:16) “And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.”
What happened to Mary and Joseph was absolutely the hand of God and we cannot argue about it. It’s the truth, it was the will of God, it was factual and we have the records from the Word of God. According to Dictionary.com “Crescendo” means “the climactic point or moment in such an increase; peak” Now, let me put it this way; the climactic point in Joseph’s life before and after CHRISTmas. If Joseph was not a mature, godly, loving and dedicated servant of God, I don’t think he would make it to the end of the CHRISTmas action and drama. Abraham, Isaac and Jacob had their own series of events in their lifetime. Even Samson has his own love story, suspenseful circumstances, action and drama, as well as surprises from the Lord. Imagine the feelings of those who received a note from their organization or company, from their church or mission board with the indication of either losing a support or losing a job. I was on the same situation few years ago, and it was so discouraging and I was devastated. At the time of this writing; thousands are suffering and was declared dead from the flash flood in the Southern part of the Philippines. I know it’s hard to reconcile the discouraging news in your life and the devastations in many parts of the world right now, as compared to what the angels said on that first CHRISTmas day. (Luke 2:10; 14; Matthew 1:23) 10- “And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 14- Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” 23- “…and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.” But God will be with us and He will help us. We are going to study the series of events in Joseph’s life...
