Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus, made many consequential decisions based upon the angel visits in dreams he experienced. For instance, it was in a dream that he was made aware that Herod would try to kill the baby Jesus. So, he and Mary were instructed to flee to Egypt. Were not the angels of Heaven capable to defend the young couple and their newborn from an evil king? Surely, and yet God arranges for them to avoid the tragedy by fleeing. Sadly, Herod had all the baby boys in Bethlehem slaughtered to try to include Jesus who had fled. What a tragedy! It seems so unfair that those undeserving children would be robbed of a life. (Millions of innocent babies have been murdered through abortion)

Yet, God had a plan for Jesus to fulfill. All children BELONG TO GOD. Their eternal fate is in His hands alone. He directs our lives like He did that of Joseph, Mary, and Jesus. To fully realize our destiny, we obey His commands and directions for life, even if they come through an angel in a dream.

READ/HEAR: Matthew 1,2