Lets check out by answering the below questions .
- Do all dreams come from God?
- Why did Joseph have to flee with Jesus?
- How does God protect us before the enemy attacks?
- Why did innocent children have to die in Bethlehem?
- What’s so significant about Jesus growing up in Nazareth?
LETS TALK ABOUT THE DREAMS
Many people are fascinated by dreams, especially when they sense a spiritual significance. Most dreams are not from God. But when God gives a divine dream it carries direct revelations from Him. Such dreams require no interpretation, for they communicate God’s truth clearly. Those who are wise recognize the source and respond with obedience.
In Matthew 2:13, we see one such moment: an angel of the Lord appears to Joseph in a dream, instructing him to take Mary and Jesus and flee to Egypt. The command is more than a suggestion—Joseph is told to “rise up,” signaling divine empowerment. God not only gives the instruction but also equips Joseph with the strength and means to act.
GOD'S REMEDY BEFORE THE EMENY STRIKES
Joseph obeys immediately, taking his family to Egypt. Why? Because Herod, realizing the Wisemen have deceived him by not returning, and he plans to kill all male children in Bethlehem. Before Herod can carry out his evil, God provides a warning. Just as in the book of Esther, before the enemy strikes, God sends a remedy. Divine protection comes first, ensuring that the Messiah remains safe.
This journey is not only practical—it’s prophetic. Matthew notes that Jesus’ flight into Egypt fulfills Hosea 11:1: “Out of Egypt I called My Son.” While this verse originally referred to Israel’s exodus, Matthew shows its deeper meaning: like Israel, the Messiah emerges from Egypt, linking redemption with God’s ongoing plan for His people.
JEREMIAH'S PROPHECY CAME ALIVE
After Joseph and his family are safely in Egypt, Herod carries out his horrific plan, killing all boys under two in Bethlehem (Matthew 2:16).
This event fulfills Jeremiah’s prophecy of Rachel weeping for her children. Jeremiah 31:16–17 reminds us that the story does not end in despair: the children will return. God’s plan weaves together both grief and redemption, pointing to ultimate restoration in the last days.
THE RETUEN TO NAZARETH
With Herod dead, another angel appears to Joseph in a dream, commanding him to return to Israel. Joseph obediently begins the journey home. But upon learning that Herod’s son Archelaus rules Judea, fear leads him to pause. Once again, God intervenes in a dream, guiding Joseph to safety. This time, Joseph takes his family to Galilee, specifically to Nazareth.
Nazareth is not just a location. It represents watchfulness, obedience, and a life set apart. Joseph’s careful obedience ensures that Jesus grows in a place of faithfulness and preparation, readying Him for the challenges ahead and his temptation in the wilderness, where He will reject every offer from Satan.
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