Joseph, the earthly "father" of Jesus. Joseph doesn't get the credit he deserves for all he did. I am so grateful for this humble man, his example of faith and trust in and obedience to the Lord. I cannot imagine being placed in the situation he was, finding his espoused wife pregnant by means that seem almost incomprehensible. And yet he trusted in what the Lord told him and was faithful to his promise to Mary. Not only that, but, as the scriptures state, he didn't have relations with his wife until after the Savior was born and Mary went through the cleansing process. What a patient man. I mention that not to be crass, but to show the character of this good man. His inquires for a room for his pregnant wife were so tender. He seemed to care for and love her as if she was carrying his own child. And he raised the Savior well, teaching and loving Him. What an amazing man who was chosen for an incredible calling. Heavenly Father knew what He was doing when He put the welfare of His Son in Joseph's hands.
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