(This Advent, we will prepare for the coming of the Christ Child through a series of fictional letters filled with hope, trust, and endless possibilities.)
I write to you in haste. We have just received news about the Roman census. We will be leaving soon for Bethlehem. The thought of this trip worries me greatly. It is such a long journey, and the baby is nearly due. I worry that this trip could put Mary in danger. The thought of Mary going into labor on the side of the road fills me with such anguish. How can I keep both of them safe? I have never delivered a child before.
I truly appreciated your words of encouragement. They resonate deeply. I, too, will lift my eyes towards the mountain and know that the Lord will protect us. Though I feel most unworthy of this role, I will place all my trust in the Lord. He understands my weaknesses and can be my strength.
Zachariah, I will pray for your family, and I ask that you pray for mine. The plans of the Lord have not been revealed to others. I am grateful to share my thoughts and fears with you. I have so many questions and concerns. How could I possibly be a father to the Messiah? Mary gently reminds me that the Lord is our shepherd and will lead us; we simply need to follow.
I am so blessed to have Mary as my wife. She has taught me so much about prayer. I do my best to imitate her complete trust in the Lord. All my fears fade away when I see her pray. There is a light that emanates from her that I cannot really describe or understand. Peace fills the room, and I am moved to fall on my knees and pray alongside her.
I must finish preparing now. I'm sorry my thoughts have been so scattered. We will send word when we have returned to Nazareth. Please pray for us. You know how dangerous these trips can be. I just keep praying, “Keep us safe, O God, in you I take refuge. “
Joseph
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