Day 4- Joseph Was Not Just a Man—He Was a “Just” Man
Matthew 1:19 says that Joseph was a “just” man. Joseph was an upright man and he wanted to do what was right for Mary. I believe that he wanted to honor God and to honor Mary in every regard.
The word “just” means: upright, blameless, righteous, conforming to God’s laws and to man’s laws as well. The word would describe someone who would live in accordance to rule or customs. A person who conforms to the divine standard of right that is made possible through justification and sanctification.
Joseph wanted to do the right thing in regard to honoring Mary, especially in her current situation. In verse nineteen of Matthew chapter one, it tells us that Joseph didn’t want Mary to experience public humiliation, so he was going to make it a private matter. An issue that would be just between them and God. Joseph had a desire to the right thing, but later an Angel of the Lord would appear to him in a dream and confirm all that had taken place up until now.
What Can We Learn About Joseph:
1. He was faithful to God
a. By obeying Him
b. By trusting Him
c. By fulfilling His plan
2. He was faithful to Mary
a. By believing her
b. By trusting her
c. By honoring her
3. He was faithful to Jesus
a. By naming Him
b. By raising Him
c. By releasing Him
