Joseph

My bible reading plan has been going slow, mostly because I keep forgetting.  The other day I read the first two chapters in Matthew.  Part of chapter one was the lineage of Jesus.  Then it went on to talk about Joseph and his reaction and instructions about what to do about Mary.  I sometimes wonder what it would be like to have an angel appear and tell you what you should be doing.  Under normal circumstances Mary probably would have been stoned to death.  Joseph protected her reputation because of words spoken to him in a dream.  Scary thought!  I don't know if I would listen to anyone in my dreams.  It seems like in this day and age it is harder and harder to determine when God is speaking to us.  There is so much clutter and noise in our lives that it can be very difficult for us to hear the still small voice.  I know I sometimes need a brick upside my head for me to get a clue.  It is a good thing Joseph and Mary listened to what God was telling them.