Joseph went out on a limb

From Max Lucado's Daily Devotionals. Trying to get caught up.

Joseph Went Out On A Limb

"After His mother, Mary, was betrothed, before they came together, she was found to be with child of the Holy Spirit." (Matthew 1:18)

Joseph was perched firmly on his branch in the tree. Predictable and solid, Joseph had no intention of leaving it. That is, until he was told to go out on a limb. Conceived by the Holy Spirit? Come on! Who will believe me? Pride told him not to do it, but God told him to do it.

I have a feeling you can relate to Joseph. One foot in your will and one foot in His. His will or yours? Disrupting, isn't it? You bet it won't be easy. Limb-climbing has never been easy. Ask Joseph. Better yet, ask Jesus! He knows better than anyone the cost of hanging on a tree!