Charles Spurgeon Commentary Matthew 1:24-25

"And Joseph arose from his sleep, and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took unto him his wife; and knew her not till she had brought forth a son: and he called his name JESUS." — Matthew 1:24-25 (ASV)

Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him a wife: and knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.

Joseph was not disobedient to the heavenly vision in any respect. He did not delay, but as soon as he rose, he did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him. Without delay, hesitation, or reservation, he obeyed.

What holy awe filled his heart as he welcomed the favored virgin to his home, to be respectfully and affectionately screened from all evil! What must he have thought when he saw the Son of the Highest lying on the bosom of her whom he had married! He was happy to render any service to the newborn King.

Since he accepted Mary as his wife, her child was the heir of Joseph and so of David, and thus was by right the King of the Jews. Our Lord Jesus had a birthright by His mother, but His right on the father’s side was, by Joseph’s act and deed, also put beyond dispute.

Let us leave this wonderful passage worshipping the Son of God, who condescended to be born the Son of Man. Thus our God became our brother, bone of our bone, and flesh of our flesh. The nearer He comes to us, the more humbly let us adore Him. The more true the kinship of our King, the more enthusiastically let us crown Him Lord of all!