-December 26, 2025-
Good morning beloved, happy Friday,
“…Arise and take the young Child and His mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until bring you word; for Herod will seek the young Child to destroy Him.”
(Matthew 2:13).
Whether we see it or not, or know it or not, our God who never slumbers or sleeps, is watching over us. This was especially true of the Father protecting His Son from an angry, jealous, vindictive, and crazed King Herod, who sought to destroy Him.
By his actions, Herod was serious by ordering all baby boys, two and under, in and around Bethlehem, to be executed. Before he could do that to Jesus, God instructed Joseph to take Mary and Jesus down to Egypt, until further instructions. Once Herod was dead, God commanded them to return home to Israel, sending them back to Nazareth.
God knows the future and what is best for us and how to accomplish His plan for us. I thank the Lord that He is my Defender; for God protects His people. 2 Chronicles 19:34 says, “I will defend this city to save it for My own sake and the sake of My servant David” (NIV).
What comfort we can take that the Lord provides for, protects, and preserves us. Have a blessed day. Stay safe and healthy,
Nothing get past the Lord but what He allows.
Dean
Dean Allen's Daily Devotional 