[When Joseph awoke,
he did as
the angel of the Lord had commanded him
and took
his wife into his home.] (Mt. 1:24)
Recounted in our
Gospel today is, called by some, the Annunciation of St. Joseph. At this point
Joseph has discovered that Mary is pregnant and he knows that the child is not
his. Though Joseph is hesitant to proceed with the marriage, an angel
encourages him “to take his wife into his home”. Granted Joseph is made
aware of the divinity of Mary’s Son, Joseph still has the choice to say “yes”
to God’s plan or reject it in favor of his own desires. Thankfully Joseph
acquiesced, and “did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him”.
What about us? When God
asks something of us, are we willing to grant His request? Do we amend our
actions and attitudes when He pricks our conscience? Maybe God is speaking to
you through a coworker, a friend, your children, your spouse... it can be very
hard to follow God when He speaks through another, but it’s God’s voice
nonetheless.
Take some time today
and honestly ask the dangerous questions. What is God asking of me? What
areas of my life is God asking me to adjust? Chances are you might already have
a vague idea. Ask for clarity and St. Joseph’s intercession for the grace to
follow God’s voice.
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