This four-part episode is a good example of how God leads His children.
Christ was born of Mary. For a betrothed woman to become pregnant would be considered adultery (Deut. 22:13-21). But Joseph did not punish or divorce Mary when he discovered she was with child, for the LORD had revealed the truth to him.
The Flight into Egypt: Herod pretended that he wanted to worship the newborn king when in reality he wanted to destroy Him!
Massacre of the Innocents: Herod's anger was evidence of his pride; he could not permit anyone to get the best of him, particularly some Gentile scholars!
The Home in Nazareth: Certainly, Joseph and Mary prayed, waited, and sought God's Will.
Blessings,
Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes
WSB
