Warriors Arise: June 11, 2023
Matthew 2:19-21 (NKJV) Now when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, 20 saying, “Arise, take the young Child and His mother, and go to the land of Israel, for those who sought the young Child's life are dead.” 21 Then he arose, took the young Child and His mother, and came into the land of Israel.
God will tell you when it is time. Joseph took Mary and Jesus to a foreign country, but he knew that would not be permanent. Jesus would have to return to Israel. It was a matter of waiting for God to let him know when. Joseph was trained in the perfect trade to be able to go anywhere and set up shop. He was a carpenter. He would be able to make them a house and everything they would need in it. He would be able to craft things for others and sell them. The only thing he needed was a place with trees. I do not know why they were still in Bethlehem when the wisemen arrived. Why hadn't they returned to Nazareth? It could be that the census was not completed. It could be that he had set up shop and they were doing well. Maybe they didn't want to return because the people in Nazareth would know the back history of Mary, Joseph and Jesus. Maybe the only reason they were still in Bethlehem was to fulfill Scripture. They say, "Timing is everyone."
Now, it is time for them to return to Israel. The people who wanted to kill Jesus are dead. No one else was looking for the Messiah. I am encouraged my Joseph's response when the angel comes to visit him, with a message from God. I want to respond this quickly. I want to listen that carefully. I want to know when and where. God speaks to each one of us. For me, I can't be so caught up in what I am doing and all the to-dos that I miss what He is telling me. I have to make sure my plans are moveable and can be replaced by a simple word from God. I do not want to hold onto anything so tightly that I miss the time when God is giving instructions.
Father, I stand in awe of You. You know the perfect time. You knew where to send Joseph, so Jesus would be protected. You knew when to get them out of Bethelem before Herod sent his army in. You knew when to send Joseph back to Israel with Mary and Jesus. I praise You. I trust You to speak to me when and where. While I wait, I will use the talents You have given me to bloom where You have planted me. I do not have to be in want of the future, because it will get here in the exact time I need to know it and step into it. Thank You for teaching me how You speak to me, so I know You. When it is time, I will move forward into what You have next, but for now, I trust You and will bloom here in Jesus' name amen.
A Warrior in the Lord’s Army,
Veridee Joy Hand
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