| His Childhood: The Trek to Nazareth |
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Reflections: God directed the steps of Joseph. God told him to take his family and escape to Egypt because Herod was trying to kill Jesus. Then after Herod died, God stopped Joseph from returning home because Herod’s son, Archelaus, was reigning in his father’s place. Joseph ended up settling with his family in Nazareth. This is not at all where he had planned to live. Nazareth was an agricultural settlement with a population of maybe 200 people. But this is where God wanted his Son to be raised, and he directed Joseph there, step by step. We may not always hear God’s call as clearly as Joseph, but God still wants to direct us. Sometimes it may come through something we read in the Bible. Sometimes it may be revealed to us through prayer. Sometimes it may come through the wise counsel of another person. Sometimes it may just be an overwhelming feeling in your mind and heart. However he chooses to do it, God does want to direct our steps. But we can short-circuit his leading by busying ourselves with other things. It’s difficult, if not impossible, to hear God’s voice when we’re on the run. And we never run any faster than we do at Christmastime. Take some time today to slow down. Quiet your heart. Ask God to direct you today. And then follow where he leads. |
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