Joseph and Mary and Jesus and You
“We were not born of fornication; we have one Father, God.”- John 8:41b
The words of the Pharisees, show they did not understand Jesus' conception. They were eager to defame him. He said they were of their father the Devil. We may wonder why God allowed Joseph and Mary and Jesus, to bear that stigma for over 30 years. Not until Jesus was Risen, could their innocence be believed.
Jesus foretold disciples would also be slandered: “..and say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake... For so persecuted they the prophets that were before you.” - Matthew 5:11-12 We remember sin entered the world by Satan's arrogant lie to Eve.
After the Pharisees' innuendo, Jesus said they were of their father the Devil. (vs.44) Unless we are reborn by the same Spirit that impregnated Mary, we are also. Willing to lie is proof. Who our Father is, becomes clearer day by day.
“haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood,…” - Proverbs 6:17