Mientras consideraba esa posibilidad, un ángel del Señor se le apareció en un sueño. «José, hijo de David —le dijo el ángel—, no tengas miedo de recibir a María por esposa, porque el niño que lleva dentro de ella fue concebido por el Espíritu Santo.
¿Qué significa esto?
In Matthew 1:20, the angel of the Lord appears to Joseph in a dream and tells him not to fear taking Mary as his wife because her pregnancy is from the Holy Spirit.
Explicado para niños
Imagine you're worried about something important. Then, suddenly, an angel visits you in your dreams and gives you good news that makes everything okay again. That's what happened to Joseph!
Contexto histórico
Matthew wrote this Gospel likely around AD 80-90 for a Jewish-Christian audience. The cultural setting involves understanding the expectations of marriage and divine intervention.
Aplicación para hoy
If you're facing a difficult decision about starting or continuing a relationship, remember that God's guidance can come in unexpected ways, like dreams, to give you peace and direction.
Temas
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