19 And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. 20 But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21 She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” 22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet:
23 “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son,
and they shall call his name Immanuel”
(which means, God with us). 24 When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him: he took his wife, 25 but knew her not until she had given birth to a son. And he called his name Jesus. Mathew 1:19
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God had chosen Joseph to father Jesus, just as He had chosen Mary to birth Him. It would take two people that were human but righteous and upstanding as well. He knew that at first Joeph would be taken aback at the news. Joseph knew he had not been with her but he didn't want her honor to be disgraced, and so he first considered divorcing her.
But that was not to happen. Because God wanted the baby Jesus to come forth and one day save the world for their sins.
And when the angel came to him in the dream, he was willing to do what God was asking of him.
I like what this writer concluded in her post about that:
Conclusion – How Did Joseph Find Out Mary Was Pregnant?
In summary, understanding how Joseph found out about Mary’s pregnancy reveals much about faith, courage, and divine intervention within human affairs. His initial distress transformed into unwavering commitment after receiving God’s message through an angelic dream. This narrative highlights not only personal sacrifice but also God’s intricate plans woven into our lives—a reminder that extraordinary events can emerge from ordinary circumstances when guided by faith.
As we reflect on this story today, we are encouraged to embrace our journeys with openness and trust in divine guidance—even when faced with uncertainty or societal challenges.
(you can find the rest of her post here: 
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I believe it's true. It is to our benefit that we too trust in God no matter what we face.
The story of the Saviors Birth was not meant to be just a story. It was a promise fulfilled from the Old Testament. A promise for forgiveness. A promise for God to get us to our own promised land, a promise of heaven for all believers.
Yes, it did start in the Old Testament, fulfilled in the New Testament, and the rest of the story stops for each of us as we enter heaven's glorious gates. Thank you, Jesus!
Thanks for coming by today, Friends! Have a blessed day!
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