Two from Galilee page 18

 Two from Galilee page 18 by ric gustafson

Joseph could not sleep. Rain was coming down. Also his thoughts were keeping him from sleeping. He knew three courses were open to him. First, public denunciation of Mary. Second, consummate the marriage and assume the legal paternity of the child. Third and the course he decided to do was to go to the authorities and divorce Mary without scandal.

Just then, a bright light shined through an open door. 

" Who is it?". Joseph was scared. " What do you want?".

" Fear not Joseph". It was a calm voice. " I am a messenger sent from God".

Joseph began to cry. " Don't mock me".

" You must not fear to take Mary as your wife". The light was blinding. " That which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit".

Joseph kept crying.

" She will bear a son". The quiet voice continued. " And you shall call his name Jesus".

Joseph wiped away a tear. " Jesus?".

" He will save his people from their sins".

When Joseph totally woke up, the bright light was gone.

The house was quiet.

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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric