God’s Gentle Whispers
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Matthew 2:12-13
And receiving an answer to their asking, they were divinely instructed and warned in a dream not to go back to Herod; so they departed to their own country by a different way. Now after they had gone, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, "Get up! [Tenderly] take unto you the young Child and His mother and flee to Egypt; and remain there till I tell you [otherwise]; for Herod intends to search for the Child in order to destroy Him."
The Lord wraps His arms around us as we read the Christmas story.
His gentle voice whispers to us.
In this passage I hear, “I won’t let you miss Me.”
He will get our attention and lead us to walk in His will.
We need not worry about missing Him.
He will show us everything we need to know.
We see this demonstrated as the angel of the Lord met with people to tell them God’s Son was coming.
He spoke with Zachariah about his future son, John the Baptist.
He spoke with Mary and told her of her pregnancy and birth of the Christ.
He spoke to Joseph in a dream to tell him to wed Mary.
He spoke to the wise men to warn them to take another way home.
He spoke to Joseph in another dream to flee the city, go to Egypt, and await further instructions.
When the threat on Jesus’ life had ended the angel came to Joseph again in a dream telling him to go home.
The Lord had no difficulty getting His message to His people.
And He will have no difficulty reaching us either.
As we tune into His Word and listen for His instructions, we will hear Him.
Today I am thankful the Lord speaks through His Word and will wait upon His gentle whispers to guide me.
May you find the Lord will lead and guide you and will not leave you destitute of His perfect plan for you.
Daily Prayer:
O Lord, thank You for Your Word that reveals Your perfection. Thank You, Father, for being close to us and for the promise that You will not leave us. Just as You led the people in the Bible into their perfect plan for their lives, You will lead us. Keep our eyes on You and not the world. May we praise You as we prepare our hearts to celebrate the birth of Your Son this week. May our hearts continually turn to worship You and Your Holy Name, Lord. Help us bless someone this day. Thank You for hearing our prayer.
Answer: I will lead into the perfect plan for your life. Trust in Me.
Response: Help us be obedient to You and follow You, Lord! In Jesus’ name, amen.
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