byHave you ever wondered why God prevented Joseph from divorcing Mary after she conceived Jesus? Well, because according to scripture, Joseph was not pleased with the pregnancy and even decided to put her aside quietly (see Matthew 1:19). But that night, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name JESUS, for He will save His people from their sins. ” (Matthew 1:20-21 (NKJV). Really? That’s something. But Joseph obeyed anyway. He may not have fully understood why God instructed him to do that, and you will learn more about it in this article. Read on.
Prophecies of old
Several prophecies in the Old Testament point to the truth that Jesus would come from the family line of David. Some are Jeremiah 23:5 and Micah 5:2. Now, David’s family line is linked to the tribe of Judah, meaning that Jesus was supposed to be from the tribe of Judah. And between Mary and Joseph, Joseph was the only one from the tribe of Judah. Mary, on the other hand, had her tribe not mentioned in scripture. But because her cousin, Elizabeth, was from the tribe of Levi, it is believed that she was from that same tribe (Levi) too.
When you get to know God’s will for your life, do it as fast as possible, unless God tells you to be patient in executing it.
In those days, the lineage of a child was attributed to the father rather than the mother. So, Joseph’s presence in Mary’s life was to ensure that the prophecy about Jesus coming from the root of David would be fulfilled. That is the main reason why God prevented Joseph from divorcing Mary, although he could have done it. Now, what does this mean to us?
God is still fulfilling His prophecies.
God will never sit down for His prophecies to be annulled by humans’ stubbornness. Today, He is still fulfilling everything He wants to do on Earth through men. But He no longer depends on people. Why? Because people can fail. Assuming God wants to do something through you, and you refuse to give attention to Him, He will find another person to do that.
Be obedient to God no matter what.
You need to pray to God about His will for your life. Once you are a believer in Christ, your life is not your own. It belongs to God because His Spirit lives inside you (see Romans 8:9). Joseph may not have known God so well as many believers do today. But He was able to hear Him and do His will. When you get to know God’s will for your life, do it as fast as possible, unless God tells you to be patient in executing it. May God help you navigate life very well.
You’re a blessing.
