SATURDAY - 12TH FEBRUARY, 2022
MORNING WINGS DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE - Olusola ADEJUMO
ESCAPING THE SWORD - Eternal Chase Series 003
Read Matthew 2:1-16
Matthew 2:16, KJV
"Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men".
There are so many reasons for which man pursues after the life of another man. Human life should be sacred and none ought to seek it to shed but this truth is often defied on so many occasions.
On hearing of a King of the Jews who has been born, insecurity sets in and Herod became unnecessarily alerted. Under pretence, he told the magi to go locate Jesus so he might come and worship him too. He has a plan contrary to the one revealed to the magi. No one was suspicious of his moves but God warned the wise men not to go back to Herod. In this way, they departed to their own nation another way. So, he who was wise in his own conceit is made to see his own folly.
Also, the Lord came to Joseph, whispering to him to cart his family away to Egypt because the life of Jesus is being sought and would be sought after. After awhile that Herod had waited without seeing the wise men who had promised to return to feed him back, he knew he had been outsmarted not by the will of man but God's. Look at how furious he becomes. He flares up and wouldn't consent to being made a fool. Yet, he was willing to make the magi look like one. He didn't tell them his real intention was to kill Jesus but disguised his real act under the desire to come worship Jesus. Thank God that divinity came to the aid of the so called wise men. If not, Herod would have had the last laugh over them and wonder why they were called one. God is our wisdom and by Him, there won't be any foolishness in us. That's why by Him, we can run over a troop.
In this way, God frustrated the devices of Herod and Jesus escapes the sword. Having being mocked, he in anger sent scouts out to kill all babies of two years old and below according to his enquired time. However, Jesus was not part. The King of glory takes residence in Egypt that it might be fulfilled, "out of Egypt have I called my son".
Is any trying to play you through disguise? By God, you will overcome their intention. You may not know they are not for you, but God would give you upper hand over they and their plans. The sword won't meet you in your nest. Evil will always happen behind you. At your relocation and departure, that's when you'll be hearing the news of a thousand and ten thousands that have fallen.
PRAYER: Escape is mine wherever my life is under threat and contest. May all Herods' wisdom becomes folly.
BIBLE IN A YEAR: Exodus 32:1-33:23, Matthew 26:69-27:14, Psalm 33:1-11, Proverbs 8:33-36
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