Life is full of twists and turns and things unexpected, and the early relationship between Mary and Joseph is no exception. Though we don't know a lot about Joseph, we do know he was a Godly man of integrity who deeply cared about Mary. Even when it appeared that she had conceived a child with another man, he was determined to protect her from harm, and end the relationship as quietly as possible. What he didn't know was that it was all part of the plan; a plan explained by a visit from an angel as Joseph slept. How might it have felt to be in Joseph's shoes? Here we get a glimpse... (Includes a story by Dr. Ralph F.Wilson, published in "Home Life, December 1989," p. 32-33) |