Christian Corner – 12/01/09

TODAY'S VERSE from HEARTLIGHT  

VERSE:
  But after he had considered this, an 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 what is conceived in her is
from the Holy Spirit."  Matthew 1:20
THOUGHT:
  Reassurance beyond understanding! That's the beginning of the
Christ story for Joseph. What he cannot understand and what he had
no part in creating will now be the groundbreaking journey of his
own faithful and generous heart. He will be the human daddy to the
Savior of the world. He will live the rest of his life knowing that
a miracle happened with Mary without his input or involvement. His
faith, and God's use of him in this story, should awaken each of us
to the incredible possibilities that God may have in store for us.
Why not use this December to re-awaken your heart to the Holy One,
born Jesus of Nazareth.
PRAYER:
  Father, I have long admired Joseph for his trust in you -- a
trust that helped him deal with what he could not understand. Now I
come, with wild-eyed Joseph excitement and bewilderment to be
reminded again of the miracle of your Son and my Savior. Please
make him real to me as I seek to know him better. In Jesus' name.
Amen.