joseph was divinely chosen by God . . . as much as mary, Jesus' mother, was.God saw something different in the heart of this man.
joseph truly was righteous and devout - but not religious in heart.
when he found out that mary was with child, he had every religious and moral right, under the law, to have her stoned - put to death.
but joseph's heart was not driven by the law, but by love.
so he sought to put her away privately, so she would not suffer the consequences that the law demanded.
love enthroned joseph's heart.
Lord, may that same kind of love capture me!
"above all else," You said, "put on love."
Lord, bridle my tongue, harness my thoughts, and submit my carnal nature to Yours.
may Your love reign in my heart.
only You can make this happen. it is not within my power.
make me to walk in love.
please . . . hear my prayer, o Lord.
