Advent - Day Eleven

 For Advent this year, we are reading A Weary World Rejoices written by Brittany Rust   **************************************************************

Now when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, saying, “Arise, take the young Child and His mother, and go to the land of Israel, for those who sought the young Child’s life are dead.” Then he arose, took the young Child and His mother, and came into the land of Israel.

But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning over Judea instead of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. And being warned by God in a dream, he turned aside into the region of Galilee. And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, “He shall be called a Nazarene.”
Matthew 2:19-23

After Herod died, Joseph had a dream that the family could return to Israel. And they settled in Nazareth to again fulfill the prophecy that the Savior would be called a Nazarene. It’s incredible to continually see this fulfillment of numerous prophecies that all confirm Jesus as the Son of God. And we’re reminded of that during this time, establishing in our hearts that we worship the one true Son of God!

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Prayer:

Father,

           Thank You for the repeated confirmations of Jesus as Your Son! Thank You for the love and mercy shown to us in providing multiple assurances so there would be no doubt. We want to get it right and You knew we would need the extra guidance. You're a good, good Father! All glory and honor and praise to You, in Jesus' Name. Amen