One of the Characters we rarely remember in the Bible is -Joseph of Arimathea.
The name sounds like a Yoruba place but truly it’s important to read Up on him.
The name sounds like a Yoruba place but truly it’s important to read Up on him.
Unlike the Other Joseph’s (Prime Minister and the Carpenter)
He is briefly mentioned then disappears off the pages of Scripture just as quickly as he arrives.
Who was this man who was mentioned in only sixteen verses, in all of the Gospels? And why should I identify with him?
He is briefly mentioned then disappears off the pages of Scripture just as quickly as he arrives.
Who was this man who was mentioned in only sixteen verses, in all of the Gospels? And why should I identify with him?
Look how he was described:
Now there was a man named Joseph, from the Jewish town of Arimathea. He was a member of the council, a good and righteous man, who had not consented to their decision and action; and he was looking for the kingdom of God. - Luke 23:50-51
Now there was a man named Joseph, from the Jewish town of Arimathea. He was a member of the council, a good and righteous man, who had not consented to their decision and action; and he was looking for the kingdom of God. - Luke 23:50-51
Joseph had not consented to the council’s decision and action regarding the death of Jesus. In other words, Joseph was not part of the majority.
Joseph, was a businessman, a person of the small print who rose to the occasion. Though Joseph was afraid to profess his allegiance to Jesus while he was alive, in the face of Jesus’ death, he stepped up.
At a time when influence, followers, and clout are the order of the day, Joseph reminds us that small acts of faithfulness can lead to astounding influence and impact.
Grace to you.
Grace to you.
