JANUARY 12, MATTHEW 2:13-18 

As the evil king Herod was intent on killing the infant King, Joseph was instructed by the Lord to escort the little Jesus and Mary to Egypt for safety. Herod was afraid that this child would threaten the position he and his son had when He grows up to become King of the Jews. Of course, Jesus would not want to vie to be an earthly king, but Herod was selfish and wanted to kill the baby at all costs.

When Joseph woke up from his dream, he obeyed and took both mother and child by night for Egypt. We can take heart that God will protect His own. Even the powerful king could not take the life of a baby, because God intervened. Let us remember that God is not just our God who controls our lives, but He controls the lives and circumstances of even non-believers.

Do you have worries or problems? Probably none of them would be as serious as the one Joseph had! Still, Joseph trusted God and followed His will. May you do so too, and likewise be blessed.

Sometimes we are worried or discouraged as troubles come our way. Perhaps your parents are constantly quarrelling? Or your father has lost his job? Or your sister was hurt
in an accident? Or your school results are not as good as you would like them to be? Dear child, pray to God. He does not promise that He will solve all your problems, but God does promise that He will give you the strength to continue to have faith in Him. 

Thought: When God says He will take care of us, we can trust fully in that.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, please give me the assurance, that come what may, You will always be with me. I commit to You the fears and insecurities that I have and ask that You will help me with them. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.