PRAYER MOMENT
Friday 18
December 2015
JOSEPH SON
OF DAVID
Pause. Enter into the stillness of God
within.
Reading: “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.” (Matthew 1:18-24)
Reflection. Joseph, like his Old Testament
namesake, was a man of dreams, dreams that would lead them both into a world
they never conceived. They both battled with incomprehension and they both were
blessed beyond anything they could imagine. But their stories were different.
The OT Joseph was filled with honours, power and wealth. But our Joseph was poor,
powerless and died in obscurity. Both were noble servants of the Lord but what
a contrast! The new Joseph teaches the humble way of the gospel, the way of
faithful service.
Prayer. Lord, we honour the people
surrounding your birth and take our place with them wishing to serve you in
your people. Amen.
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