Matthew 1:18-21

Matthew 1:18-21 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily. But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. Joseph and Mary were engaged to be married. But Joseph had a dilemma. mary became pregnant before they were married. Joseph thought that Mary had been unfaithful to him and was considering breaking their engagement. He didn’t want to embarrass Mary, but he had to do the right thing. But before he made his decision, an angel came to him in a dream and explained that Mary was going to birth the Son of God. Mary would bear the promised Messiah, the deliverer of Israel and the Savior of the world. The angel’s message to Joseph was at just the right time. And the Savior, baby Jesus, was born at just the right time too!