Joseph; the heart of the Father, excerpt from Chapter 4: Joseph remained uncomfortably slumped in the corner of the room holding his head in his hands. He pressed his temples with his fingertips, as if some miraculous discernment might be expressed.if he squeezed hard enough. Oh, Mary, Mary, what am I to do? What can I do? Oh, God, help me,
He realized it would be only a short time before someone would make it their business to inform the elders that Mary was with child. If the charge brought against her proved true, her fate would be determined according to Moses Law. The Law was clear. She would be stoned.Nothing like this had ever happened in Nazareth in Joseph's lifetime. Presuming they believed it was his child, he was as uncertain what might happen to him as well. Both of their lives, and futures, were inextricably damaged. He immediately reminded himself of the word of the Lord, My heart is confident in you, Oh, God. It seemed impossible, but he sensed God with him even in the midst of his despair.
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