With your words you paint a beautiful picture of this often overlooked moment in the Christmas story. The wild heart of God invites the lover heart of the everyday man Joseph to risk it all. That courage is astounding! What a picture of wholehearted masculinity in action. Makes me wonder who (other than God) had spoken into Joseph’s heart to nurture and grow this masculine maturity? Who had long before undertaken to walk with Joseph in his journey of masculine initiation?
The wounded lover … thanks for pointing this out and putting language around it.
With your words you paint a beautiful picture of this often overlooked moment in the Christmas story. The wild heart of God invites the lover heart of the everyday man Joseph to risk it all. That courage is astounding! What a picture of wholehearted masculinity in action. Makes me wonder who (other than God) had spoken into Joseph’s heart to nurture and grow this masculine maturity? Who had long before undertaken to walk with Joseph in his journey of masculine initiation?
Sam, another powerful offering, words and images woven with care and intent. So good to read this and engage your gift. Keep offering my friend!