“The RoseBouquet”

After the wise men left by another route, the Lord told Joseph in a dream to take the young child and his mother and go to Egypt because Herod was going to try to kill him.

Joseph obeyed immediately. They left that same night.

This passage points out that this would fulfill the prophecy (in Hosea 11:1), “Out of Egypt have I called my son.”

Obviously, the Lord God was coordinating things from Heaven, even though baby Jesus was helpless to do anything, and Joseph and Mary didn’t know all that was going on either, and may not have thought of that particular prophecy being fulfilled until much later.

Joseph’s important part was to be open to hear God’s directions, and ready to obey immediately. He didn’t even wait until morning light. Which was a good thing, because even the neighbours could honestly say, “We have no idea where they went. Last night they were here, and this morning they are gone! They never breathed a word about going away.”

Am I like this Joseph? Do I hear God’s guidance and obey it promptly? I wish I could say a resounding yes. But listening to my own spirit I hear an embarrassed silence or unsureness.

PRAYER: Lord God, I would love to be like Joseph, and I know that in times past I have been eager to do Your bidding instantly. Now I have got myself into so many things there is hardly time to listen, never mind hear Your directions.

Please clear out a path for You to get Your directions and guidance to me, so that I may hear and heed Your voice. I can tell it will be for my good, and part of Your ultimate plan.

Blessings on you Today!
Ruth Marlene Friesen

P.S. You’ve heard of power naps at work, right? You rise refreshed, bright and alert. Take a break to refresh your spirit with a good inspirational story.