PENnED

Read: Matthew 1:18-25

²² All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: ²³ “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”). 

“If God said it, it’s gonna happen.” I heard that, or something like that, many times. It gives you the impression that people just yield to the will of God. But we know that it’s not always the case. Part of being human is the power to make our own choice. Thus, we can say either yes or no to God.

In this Scripture narrative, Joseph said yes. But what if he said no? Could it have prevented the fulfillment of the Lord’s word through the prophet? I don’t think so. Being God, the Lord is able to do what he said he would do regardless of a person’s decision. Nobody, and nothing, can thwart the plan of God.

But because Joseph said yes, he was blessed! He became a major participant in God’s plan of salvation. And all of Christendom remembers him, especially during this Advent season.

If we want to be blessed to the Lord we must say yes.