God Pays the Way to Egypt

And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him. When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt: And was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my son. Matthew 2:13-15

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When God sent the wise men He knew what He wanted to accomplish with Jesus and He knew what needed to be accomplished in order to fulfill His plans. The gifts the wise men brought were just what was needed to fund the trip to Egypt that another one of God’s prophecies would be fulfilled and that was the prophecy that “Out of Egypt have I called My Son.” Hosea 11:1 In this situation Jesus is the fulfillment of the nation of Israel when they were called out of Egypt. God considered that Israel was His first born son among the nations. God warned them to flee, and He funded the trip. This shows again how detailed are the plans of God for His people.

Prayer for Today: God we are beginning to see how You plan things out and in your total power, and foresight You know and have planned for every contingency. You sent the wise men, You blessed with gifts, and You sent Your angel to guide and instruct Your family on Earth. Thank You for the assurance that You will protect us and plans for us as well. What a comforting thought.