Thursday, 17 December 2015

JOSEPH SON OF DAVID

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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