Journal Entries of God

Date: After the dream

Location: Bethlehem

I was shattered. Mary—my betrothed—was found to be with child. I knew it was not mine. I wrestled with betrayal and shame, yet I could not bring myself to expose her. I resolved to divorce her quietly (Matthew 1:19).

But that night, as I slept, a messenger of the Lord came to me in a dream. He said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 1:20). I awoke with my heart pounding. Could this be true? The angel continued: “She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins” (Matthew 1:21).

I knew then—I must obey. I took Mary as my wife, though we did not consummate our union until after the child was born (Matthew 1:24–25). The road to Bethlehem was long and cold. No room in the inn. We settled in a stable, and there, under stars and straw, the Savior was born.

Later, wise men came bearing gifts, and Herod’s wrath stirred. Again, I was warned in a dream: “Get up, take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt” (Matthew 2:13). I fled by night, cradling the Son of God in my arms.

I am no prophet, no king. Just a carpenter. But I will guard this child with my life. For He is Emmanuel—God with us.

Missing Journal Entries

My mother died recently. Heavenly things were on her mind a lot.  She prayed to God sincerely with her requests and thanks. She was a Christian and loved the Lord.  Her faith was childlike.  She was so sincere.  She never wrote a journal, but I would really love to read a journal entry of hers.  I am one of the lucky ones who witnessed the work of God in her life, and I am witness of a life well lived.

Joseph obeyed the Lord as best he could and tried to do the will of God. Now, he is with the father.

My mother obeyed the Lord as best she could and tried to do the will of God. Now, she is with the father.

Some day your life on earth will be over.  In the journal of your life is God mentioned? Is he a big part of your life? Can others see this in you?  Were you a good witness for God?  What are you going to do about?