Joseph is, Pastor Rob offers, the Patron Saint of the Unappreciated.
Joseph (Matthew 1:18-25; parts of Matthew 2) is called to play a vital role in the Christmas story. Pastor Rob offers that each of us has a role to play - a holy calling - in the Christmas story in our lives this year.
Unfortunately, Joseph is not thanked in the Bible (or in some ways, in history) for his efforts. At the holidays, we can often feel unappreciated as the Christmas story plays out in our lives.
Joseph perhaps offers a way through the bitterness that can come when we are not thanked. For Joseph's story reminds us that although we have a role, the story is not about us. This can free us to serve in love, worship in joy and give thanks for those who have gone before us in faith.
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