Joseph's Decision
Joseph and Mary had been engaged long enough for their friends and neighbors to now about it, but now this! He had just found out that Mary was pregnant! Now, I can imagine the things that could have gone through his mind.
"I really thought Mary was different. It just doesn't make sense! What is she, some kind of religious nut, claiming the child is from the Holy Ghost? Does she think I don't know how someone gets pregnant?"
Well, that's the way I imagine it. Joseph finally makes a decision. The marriage is off! He will just cancel it all, quietly to minimize the public disgrace and to insure that Mary won't be stoned. Just as Joseph gets it all figured out, he has an angelic visit in Matthew 1:20-21:

But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and 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. 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."

This word from God changed everything. It cleared Mary. Folks could believe whatever they wanted to believe. Joseph knew that she was a choice bride! He would Mary her and help her to raise the Saviour, Jesus!

Hey, as you look for direction in your life, be sure that after you have reasoned everything out, you don't forget to listen to God. Somehow and somewhere He is speaking to you if only you will listen. Have a blessed day!