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Hearing this song brings many vivid images to my mind: those of Mary and Joseph holding their new child, the odors of animals that have lived in the stable, the gentle lowing of the livestock. Then all of that is forgotten when this precious, heavenly Babe is held in their arms. I can imagine both of them with tears in their eyes as the infant stretches and yawns.<\/p>\n

Then I recall the story of how the angel appeared to Mary, then to Joseph. There were some troubling times before they were together. Heavenly intervention was in order for Mary and the Babe to thrive and survive. \u00a0Joseph bended and heeded the advice he was given.<\/p>\n

But after he had considered this,
\nan angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said,
\n“Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife,
\nbecause what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.
\nShe will give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus,
\nbecause He will save His people from their sins.”
\nMatthew 1:20-21<\/p>\n

I wonder if Joseph thought, “Me, raise Jesus, our Messiah? Are you sure? I’m a carpenter!” \u00a0God prevailed. I am sure there was a peace that fell on Joseph like a warm winter coat. That was all the confidence he needed to proceed and trust what was to happen.<\/p>\n