Mary
When the angel came to her telling her she was about to bear the Son of God, a thousand thoughts must of passed through her mind. Would Joseph understand? Would he leave her? Would people believe her? Or would they label her either insane or immoral? Yet, despite all that her worlds to the angel were,
"Behold, the handmaiden of the Lord. Be it done to me accourding to your word."But it didn't stop there. She was told that her son, her beloved boy, would cause the fall and rise of many and a sword would pierce her own soul. Yet, she just treasured all this up in her heart and lived in quiet obedience. The true epitome of a gentle and quiet spirit.
She was the perfect mother for the Son of God.
I admire her. I want to be like Mary.
When my dreams are crushed,... I want to be submissive, without bitterness.
When the people around me are cruel and hurtful... I want to be full of love.
Joseph
Even when he thought Mary was unfaithful to him, he chose to be merciful. He could have publicly humiliated her or even had her stoned. Instead, he chose to separate privately. Then, when the angel came to him and told him the truth. He accepted it and loved both Mary and her child.
Some men aren't good fathers even to their own children. Joseph helped raise a child that wasn't his. He guided Him. Provided for Him. He even taught Him a trade.
Sometimes, I think Joseph doesn't get enough credit.
He was the perfect father for the Son of God.
