Dreams are important in the Bible, especially in regard to the birth of Jesus. Here there are five dreams listed; four to Joseph and one to the Magi. In Joseph’s first dream, he get astonishing news that his wife, Mary, has conceived a child by the power of God.
Dreams played an important part in the life of another Joseph centuries earlier. When he told his brothers about his dream, they became jealous. Eventually they sold him to a caravan headed for Egypt. Later he won favor by interpreting the dream of the Pharaoh.
The story of these two Josephs is the story of God working through human beings. God still does that today, not necessarily through dreams. As routine and plain as my life may seem, God still acts to accomplish great things through me. What may seem small to me, can be huge as part of God’s plan. Remember the story of the mustard seed.
So how will God work through you today ?
Happy Advent !
DeColores, Deacon Doug
