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It's not that unusual for married couples to abstain from sex during pregnancy anyway (either for fear of 'disturbing' the pregnancy, or just because it's too uncomfortable for the woman). Joseph probably regarded his wife as 'off limits' while carrying a child conceived by the Holy Spirit, because it was drummed into the Jews from an early age to steer well clear of holy things.
Matthew's gospel is quite clear that they were visited by angels before getting married.
Deborah, I like your analysis. You captured a couple of points that were at the back of my mind also.
Hello Jesussaves,
This psalm describes the common human experience of suffering and feeling overwhelmed. It begins with an urgent cry for salvation. David uses imagery of drowning in his despair. We see in verses 6-12 that the psalmist is experiencing suffering at least in part due to his faithful obedience to God. Throughout this psalm, the author raises his lament to God and asks God to help him, to save him. “But I pray to you, Lord” the psalmist promises. He asks God to “come near and rescue me” (verse 16) and closes the psalm with great praise and worship to God.
The power of prayer
Psalm 69 powerfully demonstrates what calling out to God does. It transforms a man who feels himself “sink(ing) in deep mire” (verse 2) to a man who proclaims the promises of God for not only himself but for future generations. This is what being in the presence of God does. It lifts our eyes and fills our hearts with praise.
As you read through Psalm 69, may your heart be filled with the assurance that God is near when we are overwhelmed. Our honest cries of despair do not distance us from God; they draw us near to God. May your heart rejoice that scripture is filled with men and women of God who in their brokenness cried out to God and God always heard and responded to their cries. In the midst of it all, Psalm 69 reminds us of the power of praise to transform our hearts and gives us perspective to trust and see beyond the present reality.
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What point am I missing, compared to the one you are missing?
A woman couldn't prove her virginity after her hymen was broken during consummation.
Joseph and Mary didn't have to leave their home out of fear her pregnancy would shame them as having occurred before marriage.
There is nothing in the testament that indicates Joseph was married prior to betrothal to Mary.
There does not exist a single hint in Scripture that Joseph had children outside of his union with his wife Mary.They are still his brethren as Josephs children.You yourself will become a adopted brother or sister in Christ.
Psalm 69 I pray it myself.
When life overwhelms you, it’s normal to look for comfort. As Christians, we should search in two places: God’s presence and God’s word.
Trials will require you to shift your focus. Instead of looking all around you, or living in fear of your circumstances, you can look to the God who holds you. That begins with recognizing who God is.
There are so many places you can go in God’s Word to find His comfort and peace in any storm. His Word is given to us as the rock to build our lives upon. We can turn to it when life happens and seek relief. The place that many turn to the most is the Psalms.
This psalm describes the common human experience of suffering and feeling overwhelmed. It begins with an urgent cry for salvation. David uses imagery of drowning in his despair. We see in verses 6-12 that the psalmist is experiencing suffering at least in part due to his faithful obedience to God. Throughout this psalm, the author raises his lament to God and asks God to help him, to save him. “But I pray to you, Lord” the psalmist promises. He asks God to “come near and rescue me” (verse 16) and closes the psalm with great praise and worship to God.
Prayer leads to praise
How can the psalmist close such a lengthy lament and desperation with praise? He can praise God because He knows that God has heard his prayers. “The Lord hears the poor” (verse 33) the psalmist confirms in the midst of his final stanza of praise and worship.
The power of prayer
Prayer acknowledges who God is, His character and His worth. It acknowledges who we are, sinners desperate for His grace. And it draws us close to God, the source of our comfort, our strength, and our peace.
Psalm 69 powerfully demonstrates what calling out to God does. It transforms a man who feels himself “sink(ing) in deep mire” (verse 2) to a man who proclaims the promises of God for not only himself but for future generations. This is what being in the presence of God does. It lifts our eyes and fills our hearts with praise.
As you read through Psalm 69, may your heart be filled with the assurance that God is near when we are overwhelmed. Our honest cries of despair do not distance us from God; they draw us near to God. May your heart rejoice that scripture is filled with men and women of God who in their brokenness cried out to God and God always heard and responded to their cries. In the midst of it all, Psalm 69 reminds us of the power of praise to transform our hearts and gives us perspective to trust and see beyond the present reality.
Psalm 69 – An Urgent Plea for Help | Christians Engaged – Pray Vote Engage
When life overwhelms you, it’s normal to look for comfort. As Christians, we should search in two places: God’s presence and God’s word. Trials will require you to shift your focus. Instead of looking all around you, or living in fear of your circumstances, you can look to the Go
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