You have a lot to do today. Take a moment with me to be impressed, blessed, and challenged.

1. Joseph made a discovery. “Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 1:18).

2. Joseph made a determination. “Joseph…was minded to put her away” (Matthew 1:19). This was divorce which would break the engagement.

The angel came and explained everything to him. We’ll think of this tomorrow.

3. Joseph made a decision. “Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called His name JESUS” (Matthew 1:24-25).

Impressed, blessed, and challenged. That’s just what I am as I consider this young man who trusted the Lord’s plan in spite of what others would say and think about him. Wow!